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Chayote vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Piña colada?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Zinc, while Piña colada is higher in Manganese.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% higher.
  • Piña colada has 6 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, while Piña colada has 0.13mg.
  • Chayote is lower in Sugar.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +112.5%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +469.2%
Contains more Copper +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +469.2%
Contains more Copper +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
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 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Contains more Carbs +402.4%
Contains more Other +3250%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Contains more Carbs +402.4%
Contains more Other +3250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 22.36g Piña colada
Protein 0.82g 0.42g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 1.88g Piña colada
Carbs 4.51g 22.66g Piña colada
Calories 19kcal 174kcal Piña colada
Sugar 1.66g 22.33g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 0.3g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 8mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.21mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 7mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 71mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 6mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.13mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.079mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Piña colada
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Piña colada
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 4.9mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.029mg Piña colada
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.017mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.118mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.061mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.045mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 12µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.1µg 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 1.636g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.082g Piña colada
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.033g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Piña colada
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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.