Chayote vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chayote and Salsify?
- Chayote is higher in Folate, and Copper, however, Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% more.
- Salsify contains 2 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Salsify contains 0.3mg.
We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 CopperCopper | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 12.26g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 15.36g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 25.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.074g |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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.