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Chayote vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Purslane?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, and Zinc, while Purslane is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Purslane has 8 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Purslane has 12µg.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Purslane, raw 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 less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 B5 +591.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 0.82g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.13g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 4.51g 3.39g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Purslane
Sugar 1.66g Purslane
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.34mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 12mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 18mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 125mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 2mg 45mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.113mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.036mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.073mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 12µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 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 Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.