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Chayote vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chayote and kit Kat different?

  • Chayote has more folate and vitamin C; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, selenium, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than chayote.
  • Chayote contains less saturated fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +635.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +237%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5681.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19892.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1332.2%
Contains more OtherOther +326.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1470.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.028g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.13g 25.99g 40%
Calories 19kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 4.51g 64.59g 20%
Folate 93µg 14µg 20%
Phosphorus 18mg 135mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.21mg 14%
Copper 0.123mg 0.22mg 11%
Calcium 17mg 125mg 11%
Protein 0.82g 6.51g 11%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Iron 0.34mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.64mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.117mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.02mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.1mg 4%
Choline 9.2mg 31mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Potassium 125mg 231mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 5.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Chayote
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.