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Chayote vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chayote and Lotus root

  • Chayote has more Folate, however, Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 40% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote has 7 times more Folate than Lotus root. While Chayote has 93µg of Folate, Lotus root has only 13µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, raw and Lotus root, 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.
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 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +344.8%
Contains more IronIron +241.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +615.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282%
Contains more OtherOther +223.3%

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
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.03g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Lotus root
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals 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 Lotus root Opinion
Calories 19kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 0.82g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 2.81g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 4.51g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lotus root
Calcium 17mg 45mg Lotus root
Potassium 125mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 0.34mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Sugar 1.66g Lotus root
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.123mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.74mg 0.39mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 2mg 40mg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 13µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.03g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.02g Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.04mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.077mg 0.069mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.001mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.047mg
Valine 0.063mg 0.055mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.038mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Lotus root
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
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.