Chayote vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chayote and Rutabagas
- Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper, yet Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 19% higher.
- Chayote contains 4 times more Folate than Rutabagas. Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, while Rutabagas contain 21µg.
Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Rutabagas, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +224.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.7% |
~equal in
Water
~89.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.027g
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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| Calories | 19kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1.08g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 25mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 6.32g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 8.62g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 305mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 4.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 0.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.131mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 21µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 1.61g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)