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Chayote vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Chuck steak different?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Chayote contains 16 times more Folate than Chuck steak. While Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, Chuck steak contains only 6µg.
  • Chayote has less Saturated Fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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 less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Contains more Iron +620.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Zinc +1073%
Contains more Selenium +13650%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Contains more Iron +620.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Zinc +1073%
Contains more Selenium +13650%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Protein +2946.3%
Contains more Fats +15007.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Protein +2946.3%
Contains more Fats +15007.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1321.1%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1321.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 0.13g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 4.51g 0g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 1.66g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 16mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 18mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 125mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 2mg 71mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.123mg 0.077mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.012mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Chayote
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 93µg 6µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 4.1µg 1.6µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.04mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.077mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.039mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.001mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.063mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.015mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 1.287g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 8.66g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.