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Chayote vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Salami different?

  • Chayote contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains less Saturated Fat.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types were 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.
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +358.8%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +295.9%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +417.5%
Contains more Selenium +15550%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +358.8%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +295.9%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +417.5%
Contains more Selenium +15550%

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.
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1131%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Chayote
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%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1131%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Protein +2564.6%
Contains more Fats +19823.1%
Contains more Other +1453.3%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Protein +2564.6%
Contains more Fats +19823.1%
Contains more Other +1453.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
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2
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4336.8%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4336.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Salami Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 2.4g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 21.85g Salami
Fats 0.13g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 4.51g 2.4g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 1.66g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 15mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 18mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 125mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 2mg 1740mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.123mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.189mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 0.2µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 93µg 3µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3.2µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.04mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.077mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 0.039mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.001mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.063mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.015mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0g 0.586g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 9.316g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.