Chayote vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and fontina different?
- Chayote is higher in folate; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 96% higher.
- Chayote contains 16 times more folate than fontina. While chayote contains 93µg of folate, fontina contains only 6µg.
- Chayote has less sodium.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Cheese, fontina 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +392% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +373% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1822.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7150% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +603.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3022% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23853.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1163.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86770% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2801.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 19.196g | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.68µg | 70% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 550mg | 53% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 25.6g | 50% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 31.14g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 346mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 800mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 3.5mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 8.687g | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 389kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.204mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 1.654g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.014mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.429mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 1.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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