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Chayote vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chayote and Endive

  • Chayote has less Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 189% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Endive, 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.
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Endive
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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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Endive
Contains more Vitamin C +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Contains more Folate +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5534.1%
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 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Contains more Folate +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5534.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Endive
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 93.79
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 93.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Endive
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Endive Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0.25g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 1.25g Endive
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Endive
Carbs 4.51g 3.35g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 17kcal Chayote
Sugar 1.66g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Endive
Calcium 17mg 52mg Endive
Iron 0.34mg 0.83mg Endive
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Endive
Phosphorus 18mg 28mg Endive
Potassium 125mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 2mg 22mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.123mg 0.099mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 7.7mg 6.5mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.02mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 4.1µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.005mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.077mg 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.039mg 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.001mg 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.063mg
Histidine 0.015mg 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.048g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.004g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.