Chayote vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and chorizo different?
- Chayote has more folate; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than chayote.
- Chayote has 47 times more folate than chorizo. Chayote has 93µg of folate, while chorizo has 2µg.
- Chayote contains less saturated fat.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +372.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +367.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +733.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10450% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +934.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +991.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +597.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +951.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +195.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2839% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29338.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1206.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5970.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 14.38g | 65% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 38.27g | 59% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1235mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 24.1g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 21.1µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.53mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 5.131mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 3.41mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 3.46g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 455kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 150mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 1.12mg | 17% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 96.7mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.59mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)