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Chayote vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chayote and cod

  • Chayote is richer in folate and copper, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3055% higher.
  • Chayote contains 13 times more folate than cod. Chayote contains 93µg of folate, while cod contains 7µg.

Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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%
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1027.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16450%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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%
Cod
Cod
10
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +670%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.7%

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
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2072%
Contains more FatsFats +415.4%
~equal in Other ~0.3g

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
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 153mg 3055%
Selenium 0.2µg 33.1µg 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 0.82g 17.81g 34%
Phosphorus 18mg 203mg 26%
Folate 93µg 7µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.245mg 13%
Copper 0.123mg 0.028mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.063mg 10%
Choline 9.2mg 65.2mg 10%
Potassium 125mg 413mg 8%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.015mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.1µg 3%
Calories 19kcal 82kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.64mg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.45mg 3%
Carbs 4.51g 0g 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.67g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.231g 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 0g N/A
Calcium 17mg 16mg 0%
Iron 0.34mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.131g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
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 - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.