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Chayote vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Grapefruit

  • Chayote has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% higher.
  • Grapefruit contains 11 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Grapefruit contains 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chayote is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Copper +284.4%
Contains more Manganese +759.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Potassium - 135
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Copper +284.4%
Contains more Manganese +759.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Potassium - 135

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 88.06
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 0.82g 0.77g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0.14g Grapefruit
Carbs 4.51g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 19kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 1.66g 6.89g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.34mg 0.08mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 18mg
Potassium 125mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.74mg 0.07mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.032mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.022mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 7.7mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.204mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.053mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 13µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.008mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.013mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.008mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.015mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.019mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.013mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.015mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.008mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.036g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.