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Chayote vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Chrysanthemum?

  • Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Chayote.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 288% higher.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw types in this comparison.

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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 -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +588.2%
Contains more Iron +573.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +353.6%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +398.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +588.2%
Contains more Iron +573.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +353.6%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +398.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.71

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 C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.6%
Contains more Folate +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8436.6%
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.6%
Contains more Folate +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8436.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.3%
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Water - 91.4
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +49.3%
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0.02g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.13g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 4.51g 3.02g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Sugar 1.66g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 1.7g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 17mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.34mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 18mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 125mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 2mg 118mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.71mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.189mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.221mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 93µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 4.1µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
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
Saturated Fat 0.028g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chrysanthemum
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.