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Chayote vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Hummus?

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Hummus is higher than in Chayote.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% more.
  • Chayote has less Sodium.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Hummus, commercial 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
Hummus
Hummus
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Iron +617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +328.5%
Contains more Manganese +309%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Iron +617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +328.5%
Contains more Manganese +309%
Contains more Selenium +1200%

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
5
:
5
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
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%
Hummus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
4
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +863.4%
Contains more Fats +7284.6%
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +440%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +863.4%
Contains more Fats +7284.6%
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Hummus
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6238.6%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6238.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Hummus
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 Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 0.82g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.13g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 4.51g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 19kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 1.66g Hummus
Fiber 1.7g 6g Hummus
Calcium 17mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.34mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 12mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 18mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 125mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 2mg 379mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.123mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.189mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0.2µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.132mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 93µg 83µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
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
Saturated Fat 0.028g 1.437g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.