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Chayote vs. Kiwifruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Kiwifruit?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, and Zinc, however, Kiwifruit is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Kiwifruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.
  • Kiwifruit contains 5 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Kiwifruit contains 0.14mg.
  • Chayote has less Sugar.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Kiwifruit, green, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 11% 12% 13% 15% 28% 1% 4% 44% 13% 2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +272%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1103.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +882.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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 6% 30% 0% 309% 7% 6% 7% 11% 15% 19% 0% 101%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +272%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1103.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +882.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +103.3%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.287 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Kiwifruit Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 11.66g Kiwifruit
Protein 0.82g 1.14g Kiwifruit
Fats 0.13g 0.52g Kiwifruit
Carbs 4.51g 14.66g Kiwifruit
Calories 19kcal 61kcal Kiwifruit
Fructose 4.35g Kiwifruit
Sugar 1.66g 8.99g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 3g Kiwifruit
Calcium 17mg 34mg Kiwifruit
Iron 0.34mg 0.31mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Kiwifruit
Phosphorus 18mg 34mg Kiwifruit
Potassium 125mg 312mg Kiwifruit
Sodium 2mg 3mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.14mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.13mg Kiwifruit
Manganese 0.189mg 0.098mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Kiwifruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Kiwifruit
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.46mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin C 7.7mg 92.7mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.027mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.341mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.183mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.063mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 25µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 40.3µg Kiwifruit
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.015mg Kiwifruit
Threonine 0.04mg 0.047mg Kiwifruit
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.051mg Kiwifruit
Leucine 0.077mg 0.066mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.061mg Kiwifruit
Methionine 0.001mg 0.024mg Kiwifruit
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.044mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.057mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.027mg Kiwifruit
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.029g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.047g Kiwifruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.287g Kiwifruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Kiwifruit
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
42%
Kiwifruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
14%
Kiwifruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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. Kiwifruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.