Chayote vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and pound cake different?
- Chayote is higher in folate; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 24% higher.
- Chayote contains 2 times more folate than pound cake. While chayote contains 93µg of folate, pound cake contains only 42µg.
- Chayote has less saturated fat.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +677.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +758.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +613% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +264.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +509.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10638.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1089.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +410% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5898.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 353kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.249mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 53.64g | 16% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Folate | 93µg | 42µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 5g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.615mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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