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Chayote vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chayote and Potato chips

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K in Potato chips is higher than in Chayote.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 60% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +458.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920%
Contains more IronIron +379.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +816.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +568%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +579.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +439%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4860%
Contains more ProteinProtein +753.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26515.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1072.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21250.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Potato chips Opinion
Calories 19kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 0.82g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.13g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 7.7mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 2.81g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 4.51g 52.9g Potato chips
Magnesium 12mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 17mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 125mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 0.34mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 1.66g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.123mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.74mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 18mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 2mg 8mg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.189mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 0.2µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 4.1µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 93µg 45µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.028g 10.96g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.04mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.077mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.039mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.001mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.063mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.015mg 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Chayote
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.