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Chayote vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chayote and Dulce de Leche

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 29% higher.
  • Chayote contains 31 times more Copper than Dulce de Leche. Chayote contains 0.123mg of Copper, while Dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • Chayote contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +9350%
Contains more Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +9350%
Contains more Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79

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
6
:
6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +228.2%
Contains more Protein +734.1%
Contains more Fats +5553.8%
Contains more Carbs +1127.3%
Contains more Other +483.3%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Dulce de Leche
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +228.2%
Contains more Protein +734.1%
Contains more Fats +5553.8%
Contains more Carbs +1127.3%
Contains more Other +483.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.9%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 0.82g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.13g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 4.51g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 19kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 1.66g 49.74g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.34mg 0.17mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 18mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 125mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 2mg 129mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.123mg 0.004mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.002mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.6mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.21mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.016mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 11µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 4.1µg 1.3µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 4.534g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.