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Chayote vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Lasagne?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, and Vitamin C, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Lasagne has 4 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Lasagne has 24µg.
  • Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +417.6%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Equal in Manganese - 0.193
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +417.6%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Equal in Manganese - 0.193

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
2
:
9
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin C +208%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.7%
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%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +208%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
4
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Protein +787.8%
Contains more Fats +3684.6%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Contains more Other +423.3%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Protein +787.8%
Contains more Fats +3684.6%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Contains more Other +423.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.6%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 0.82g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.13g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 4.51g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 19kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 1.66g 3.11g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 17mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.34mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 18mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 125mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 2mg 373mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.123mg 0.09mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 0.2µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.5mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 93µg 24µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 4.1µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.04mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.077mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.039mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.001mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.063mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.015mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 2.348g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Lasagne
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%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.