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Chayote vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chayote and corn raw?

  • Chayote is richer in folate and copper, while corn raw is higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for folate is 13% higher.
  • Corn raw has 2 times less copper than chayote. Chayote has 0.123mg of copper, while corn raw has 0.054mg.
  • Chayote is lower in sugar.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~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% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.8%
Contains more FatsFats +938.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +314.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4220%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +754.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Corn raw DV% diff.
Folate 93µg 42µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.155mg 11%
Phosphorus 18mg 89mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.717mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.77mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.054mg 8%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Carbs 4.51g 18.7g 5%
Protein 0.82g 3.27g 5%
Potassium 125mg 270mg 4%
Calories 19kcal 86kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.487g 3%
Choline 9.2mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.3µg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.46mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.055mg 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.52mg 2%
Fats 0.13g 1.35g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Calcium 17mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 6.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.432g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.093mg 1%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.163mg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Sodium 2mg 15mg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.