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Chayote vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Chayote.
  • Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 23% more than Corn syrup.
  • Chayote contains less Sugar.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Syrups, corn, dark 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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.37
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.37

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +982.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +982.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +328.2%
Contains more Carbs +1620.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +328.2%
Contains more Carbs +1620.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.82g 0g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 19kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 1.66g 77.59g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.34mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 44mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 155mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.04mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.053mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.1mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.011mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.009mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.02mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.023mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.009mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 0µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Chayote
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 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.