Chayote vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and fruitcake different?
- Chayote is higher in folate, copper, and vitamin C; however, fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 22% higher.
- Chayote contains 15 times more vitamin C than fruitcake. While chayote contains 7.7mg of vitamin C, fruitcake contains only 0.5mg.
- Chayote has less saturated fat.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 CopperCopper | +146% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +508.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +173.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +272.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1265.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5729.8% |
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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| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.07mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 61.6g | 19% |
| Folate | 93µg | 20µg | 18% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 324kcal | 15% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.