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Chayote vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Mandarin orange?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% more.
  • Mandarin orange contains 11 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Mandarin orange contains 0.07mg.
  • Chayote has less Sugar.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw types in this article.

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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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +126.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +957.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +384.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.078mg
~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
~equal in Protein ~0.81g
~equal in Water ~85.17g

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Mandarin orange Opinion
Calories 19kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Protein 0.82g 0.81g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 7.7mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 2.81g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Carbs 4.51g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 17mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 125mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.34mg 0.15mg Chayote
Sugar 1.66g 10.58g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.123mg 0.042mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.07mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.189mg 0.039mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.376mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.216mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 16µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.039g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.065g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.002mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.016mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.017mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.028mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.032mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.018mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.021mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Chayote
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Mandarin orange
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
16%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.