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Chayote vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Pizza different?

  • Chayote contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains less Saturated Fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used 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.
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Pizza
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +9850%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +9850%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Folate - 93
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Protein +1289%
Contains more Fats +7353.8%
Contains more Carbs +639%
Contains more Other +706.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Protein +1289%
Contains more Fats +7353.8%
Contains more Carbs +639%
Contains more Other +706.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2849.1%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2849.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 0.82g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.13g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 4.51g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 19kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 1.66g 3.58g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 17mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.34mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 18mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 125mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 2mg 598mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.123mg 0.105mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 93µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 4.1µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.077mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.039mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.001mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.063mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.015mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 4.465g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.