Chayote vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chayote and Pumpkin
- Chayote has more Folate, while Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.
- Pumpkin contains 6 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, while Pumpkin contains 16µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Pumpkin, raw.
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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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Zinc
+131.3%
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Manganese
+51.2%
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Calcium
+23.5%
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Iron
+135.3%
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Phosphorus
+144.4%
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Potassium
+172%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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Zinc
+131.3%
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Manganese
+51.2%
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Calcium
+23.5%
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Iron
+135.3%
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Phosphorus
+144.4%
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Potassium
+172%
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-50%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+481.3%
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Vitamin K
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+783.3%
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Vitamin C
+16.9%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+279.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Vitamin B5
+19.7%
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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+481.3%
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Vitamin K
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+783.3%
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Vitamin C
+16.9%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+279.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Vitamin B5
+19.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+30%
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Protein
+22%
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Carbs
+44.1%
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Other
+166.7%
Equal in Water - 91.6
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+30%
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Protein
+22%
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Carbs
+44.1%
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+166.7%
Equal in Water - 91.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1040%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30%
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Saturated Fat
-46.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1040%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 6g |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 6.5g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 26kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.76g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 340mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.127mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.125mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 8513IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 426µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.061mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.031mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.054mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.032mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.016mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.005g |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)