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Chayote vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Drumstick leaves

  • Chayote has more Folate, while Drumstick leaves has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 86% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 2 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, while Drumstick leaves contain 40µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Drumstick leaves, raw.

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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 less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +988.2%
Contains more Iron +1076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +462.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +988.2%
Contains more Iron +1076.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +462.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Folate +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +928%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1478.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Folate +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +928%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1478.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +1046.3%
Contains more Fats +976.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +653.3%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +1046.3%
Contains more Fats +976.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +653.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Protein 0.82g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.13g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 4.51g 8.28g Drumstick leaves
Calories 19kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 1.66g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 1.7g 2g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 17mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 0.34mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 12mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 18mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 125mg 337mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 2mg 9mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.6mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.105mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.125mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 93µg 40µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.04mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.077mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.039mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.001mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.063mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.015mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.028g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chayote Drumstick leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.