Chayote vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chayote and Papaya
- Chayote is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Papaya is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Papaya covers your daily Vitamin C needs 59% more than Chayote.
- Chayote contains 9 times more Zinc than Papaya. While Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, Papaya contains only 0.08mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Chayote is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Papayas, 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 IronIron | +36% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +372.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +620% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.058g
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 0.47g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 60.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 9.12g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 10.82g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 7.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 950IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.357mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.081g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.072g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.058g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.016mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.009mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.01mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 3.73g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.