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Chayote vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Chayote.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 15% more.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types 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 Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 85.4
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 85.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 0.82g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.13g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 4.51g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 19kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 1.66g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 9mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 125mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chayote Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Chayote
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.