Chayote vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and daikon different?
- Chayote is higher in folate, manganese, and zinc; however, daikon is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chayote is 16% higher.
- Chayote contains 5 times more manganese than daikon. While chayote contains 0.189mg of manganese, daikon contains only 0.038mg.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Radishes, oriental, raw 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 ZincZinc | +393.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +397.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +232.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~4.1g
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.03g
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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| Folate | 93µg | 28µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 22mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 227mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 4.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 7.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)