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Chayote vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Falafel?

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in Falafel is higher than in Chayote.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% more.
  • Chayote has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Falafel, home-prepared types 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.
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
9
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +905.9%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +368%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +905.9%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +368%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Equal in Folate - 93
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +172.2%
Contains more Protein +1523.2%
Contains more Fats +13592.3%
Contains more Carbs +606%
Contains more Other +710%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +172.2%
Contains more Protein +1523.2%
Contains more Fats +13592.3%
Contains more Carbs +606%
Contains more Other +710%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101610%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7198.2%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101610%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7198.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 0.82g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.13g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 4.51g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 19kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.66g Falafel
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.34mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 12mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 18mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 125mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 2mg 294mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.123mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.189mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.2µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.6mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 93µg
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.04mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.077mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.039mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.001mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.063mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.015mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.028g 2.383g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.