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Chayote vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Eggplant different?

  • Chayote has more Folate, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Eggplant is richer in Fiber.
  • Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 18% more than Eggplant.
  • Chayote has 5 times more Zinc than Eggplant. Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, while Eggplant has 0.16mg.
  • Chayote contains less Sugar.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Eggplant, raw types were 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 Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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 C +250%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
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 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 92.3
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 0.82g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 0.13g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 4.51g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 19kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 1.66g 3.53g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 17mg 9mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.23mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 18mg 24mg Eggplant
Potassium 125mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.74mg 0.16mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.081mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.2mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 93µg 22µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3.5µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.009mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.037mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.077mg 0.064mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.001mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.043mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.053mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.034g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.