Chayote vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and custard different?
- Chayote is higher in folate and copper; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for custard is 22% higher.
- Chayote contains 10 times more folate than custard. While chayote contains 93µg of folate, custard contains only 9µg.
- Chayote has less saturated fat.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +717.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +622.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +256.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +658.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +386.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2976.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11170% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +447.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 9µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 130mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 2.032g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.699mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.007mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 3.99g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 4g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 122kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 17.6g | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 1.127g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.132mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 207mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.312g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 11.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.