Chayote vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and napa cabbage different?
- Chayote is higher in folate and zinc; however, napa cabbage is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chayote is 13% higher.
- Chayote contains 5 times more zinc than napa cabbage. While chayote contains 0.74mg of zinc, napa cabbage contains only 0.14mg.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +428.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +611.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
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Water
~96.33g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 93µg | 43µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 3.2mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 12kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
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.