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Chayote vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chayote and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Chayote has more folate; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin K.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 26% more than chayote.
  • Chayote has 6 times more folate than kung Pao chicken. Chayote has 93µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken has 16µg.
  • Chayote contains less saturated fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken 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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.4%
Contains more IronIron +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +231.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +306.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1090.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5269.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +436.7%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21630%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5198.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Kung Pao chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 3.02g 20%
Folate 93µg 16µg 19%
Protein 0.82g 9.76g 18%
Sodium 2mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.757mg 14%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.1µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.243mg 13%
Phosphorus 18mg 94mg 11%
Fats 0.13g 6.98g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 13.6µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.352g 6%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.02mg 6%
Calories 19kcal 129kcal 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.073mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 2.173g 5%
Iron 0.34mg 0.76mg 5%
Choline 9.2mg 37.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 24mg 3%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.256mg 3%
Potassium 125mg 218mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.055mg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Carbs 4.51g 6.87g 1%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 7.1mg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 17mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Kung Pao chicken
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.