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Chayote vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chayote and crème caramel

  • Chayote has more folate, copper, vitamin C, and manganese; however, crème caramel is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Crème caramel covers your daily need for cholesterol, 30% more than chayote.
  • Chayote has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, raw and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1790%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4250%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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%
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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1950%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.1%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12560%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Folate 93µg 9µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.7µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.21mg 14%
Copper 0.123mg 0.028mg 11%
Phosphorus 18mg 96mg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.799g 8%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.01mg 8%
Protein 0.82g 4.53g 7%
Calcium 17mg 83mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calories 19kcal 145kcal 6%
Fats 0.13g 4.03g 6%
Carbs 4.51g 22.78g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.514mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 1.266g 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.2µg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.47mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.392g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.044mg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.082mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 22.78g N/A
Potassium 125mg 118mg 0%
Iron 0.34mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 23.15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Crème caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Chayote
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.