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Chayote vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Red potato?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Red potato is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 17% more.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types 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 Calcium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +336%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.173
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +336%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.173

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 E +50%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +180.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +334.4%
Contains more Other +330%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +180.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +334.4%
Contains more Other +330%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 0.82g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.13g 0.15g Red potato
Carbs 4.51g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 19kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.66g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 17mg 9mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 18mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 125mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 2mg 12mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.4mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.189mg 0.173mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.08mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 93µg 27µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 2.8µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.04mg 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.077mg 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.039mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.001mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.063mg 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.015mg 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.002g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.043g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.