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 from 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.
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Sodium
-90.5%
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Zinc
+393.3%
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Manganese
+397.4%
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.8%
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Potassium
+81.6%
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Selenium
+250%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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Sodium
-90.5%
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Zinc
+393.3%
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Manganese
+397.4%
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.8%
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Potassium
+81.6%
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Selenium
+250%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin B3
+135%
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Vitamin B5
+80.4%
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Vitamin B6
+65.2%
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Folate
+232.1%
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Vitamin K
+1266.7%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+45%
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Vitamin B3
+135%
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Vitamin B5
+80.4%
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Vitamin B6
+65.2%
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Folate
+232.1%
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Vitamin K
+1266.7%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.7%
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Fats
+30%
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+93.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
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+36.7%
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+30%
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+93.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.5g |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 4.1g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 18kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 22mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.046mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.011mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.045g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
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)