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Chayote vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Mackerel different?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Chayote contains 6 times more Folate than Mackerel. While Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, Mackerel contains only 15µg.
  • Chayote has less Saturated Fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties 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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1311.1%
Contains more Potassium +316%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +36600%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1311.1%
Contains more Potassium +316%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +36600%

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
4
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.2%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +119.2%
Contains more Protein +2156.1%
Contains more Fats +19207.7%
Contains more Other +4366.7%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +119.2%
Contains more Protein +2156.1%
Contains more Fats +19207.7%
Contains more Other +4366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10794.7%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10794.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.13g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 4.51g 0g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Sugar 1.66g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.34mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 18mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 125mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 2mg 4450mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.123mg 0.1mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 93µg 15µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.1µg 7.8µg Mackerel
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 95mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 7.148g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $6.2)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.