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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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.2%
Contains more IronIron +2258.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +735.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg

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
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 WaterWater +9615.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +495.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23961.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1256.3%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.123mg 1.028mg 101%
Iron 0.34mg 8.02mg 96%
Saturated fat 0.028g 18.519g 84%
Manganese 0.189mg 1.419mg 53%
Fats 0.13g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 12mg 146mg 32%
Phosphorus 18mg 206mg 27%
Calories 19kcal 546kcal 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 9.54g 24%
Folate 93µg 23%
Fiber 1.7g 7g 21%
Carbs 4.51g 61.17g 19%
Potassium 125mg 559mg 13%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.01mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9%
Protein 0.82g 4.88g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.092g 7%
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg 5%
Calcium 17mg 56mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 8.1µg 3%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.725mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.297mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chocolate
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
9%
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 Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 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.