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Chayote vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chayote and Danish pastry

  • Chayote is richer in Vitamin C, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Chayote contains 77 times more Vitamin C than Danish pastry. Chayote contains 7.7mg of Vitamin C, while Danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • Chayote contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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.
Chayote
Chayote
4
:
6
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
8
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.3%
Chayote
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%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Water +200.1%
Contains more Protein +875.6%
Contains more Fats +16746.2%
Contains more Carbs +724.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +200.1%
Contains more Protein +875.6%
Contains more Fats +16746.2%
Contains more Carbs +724.8%
Contains more Other +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
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2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113030%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4417.5%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113030%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4417.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 0.82g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.13g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 4.51g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 19kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 1.66g 6.95g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.34mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 125mg 98mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 417mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.7mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.089mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.1mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.04mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 60µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 4.1µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.04mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.077mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.039mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.001mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.063mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 6.794g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 2.575g Danish pastry

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.