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Chayote vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Chocolate

  • Chayote contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 101% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chayote is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +735.8%
Contains more Manganese +650.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +735.8%
Contains more Manganese +650.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9615.5%
Contains more Protein +495.1%
Contains more Fats +23961.5%
Contains more Carbs +1256.3%
Contains more Other +466.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9615.5%
Contains more Protein +495.1%
Contains more Fats +23961.5%
Contains more Carbs +1256.3%
Contains more Other +466.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1815.8%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1815.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.82g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.13g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 4.51g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 19kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.66g 47.9g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 17mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.34mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 18mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 125mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 2mg 24mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.123mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.189mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.025mg
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.042mg Chayote
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 4.1µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 18.519g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Chayote
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.