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Chayote vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Onion

  • Onion contains less Folate, Copper, and Zinc than Chayote.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 19% higher.
  • Onion contains 4 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Onion contains 0.17mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chayote is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Onions, 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%
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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%
Onion
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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 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +925%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~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
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
~equal in Water ~89.11g

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
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Onion Opinion
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Onion
Protein 0.82g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 7.4mg Chayote
Net carbs 2.81g 7.64g Onion
Carbs 4.51g 9.34g Onion
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Chayote
Calcium 17mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 125mg 146mg Onion
Iron 0.34mg 0.21mg Chayote
Sugar 1.66g 4.24g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Copper 0.123mg 0.039mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 29mg Onion
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.129mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.027mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.116mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.123mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.4µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 19µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 6.1mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.042g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.017g Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.04mg 0.021mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.014mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.025mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.025mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.021mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.014mg Chayote
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
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.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.