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Chayote vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Pork chop different?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork chop is 66% higher.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
7
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1790%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains more Zinc +325.7%
Contains more Selenium +18100%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1790%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains more Zinc +325.7%
Contains more Selenium +18100%

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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
9
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Chayote
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%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Protein +2792.7%
Contains more Fats +10938.5%
Contains more Other +60%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Protein +2792.7%
Contains more Fats +10938.5%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48770%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3222.8%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48770%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3222.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 0.13g 14.35g Pork chop
Carbs 4.51g 0g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Sugar 1.66g 0g Pork chop
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 0.34mg 0.87mg Pork chop
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 18mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 125mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 2mg 74mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.123mg 0.105mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.01mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 93µg 0µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.04mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 0.077mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 0.039mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.001mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.063mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.015mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.066g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 4.339g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chayote Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.8)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.