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Chayote vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Chayote has more Copper, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 67% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote has 2 times more Copper than Chinese broccoli. Chayote has 0.123mg of Copper, while Chinese broccoli has 0.061mg.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +488.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.8%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1968.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~99µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +453.8%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 19kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Protein 0.82g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.13g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 7.7mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 2.81g 1.31g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 3.81g Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 17mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 125mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.34mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Sugar 1.66g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.7g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.123mg 0.061mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.39mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 2mg 7mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.189mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.437mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.159mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.07mg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 93µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 9.2mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.11g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.