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, vitamin A, 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +108.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +538.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7850% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +208% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +608.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +152.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +787.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3684.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +423.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17480% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 0.2µg | 15.9µg | 29% |
Folate | 93µg | 24µg | 17% |
Sodium | 2mg | 373mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 18mg | 115mg | 14% |
Protein | 0.82g | 7.28g | 13% |
Saturated fat | 0.028g | 2.348g | 11% |
Fats | 0.13g | 4.92g | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.528mg | 7% |
Calcium | 17mg | 88mg | 7% |
Calories | 19kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 2.5mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.34mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 41µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 1.758g | 4% |
Carbs | 4.51g | 15.36g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.433g | 3% |
Choline | 9.2mg | 23.2mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 7µg | 2% |
Potassium | 125mg | 196mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.323mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.81g | 13.66g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
Sugar | 1.66g | 3.11g | N/A |
Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.196g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.063mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
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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
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18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

35%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)