Chayote vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chayote and onions
- Onions contain less folate, copper, and zinc than chayote.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for folate is 19% higher.
- Onions contain 4 times less zinc than chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of zinc, while onions contain 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.
| 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.
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 7.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.