Chayote vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chayote and Nopales
- Chayote has more Folate, and Copper, however, Nopales has more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 23% more.
- Chayote has 3 times more Zinc than Nopales. Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, while Nopales have 0.25mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Nopales, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +864.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1.32g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 1.13g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 3.33g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 257mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 457IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.457mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.077mg | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.025mg |
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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
13%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.