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Chayote vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chayote and Leek

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, and Zinc, yet Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 36% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains 6 times more Zinc than Leek. While Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, Leek contains only 0.12mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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.
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Leek
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Calcium +247.1%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Calcium +247.1%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1046.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1046.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Other +250%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Other +250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.2%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Leek Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 12.35g Leek
Protein 0.82g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 4.51g 14.15g Leek
Calories 19kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 1.66g 3.9g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 17mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.34mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 18mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 125mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 2mg 20mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.12mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.12mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.2µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 7.7mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.14mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 93µg 64µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.04mg 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.077mg 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.039mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.001mg 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.063mg 0.056mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.04g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.004g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.