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Chayote vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chayote and fish sandwiches

  • Chayote is richer in folate, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 32% higher.
  • Chayote contains 2 times more folate than fish sandwiches. Chayote contains 93µg of folate, while fish sandwiches contain 46µg.
  • Chayote contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CopperCopper +64%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains more IronIron +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +327.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +231.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1154.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9476.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.8%
Contains more OtherOther +610%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10877.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.2µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 2mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.13g 12.45g 19%
Protein 0.82g 10.29g 19%
Iron 0.34mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.21mg 15%
Phosphorus 18mg 116mg 14%
Folate 93µg 46µg 12%
Calories 19kcal 257kcal 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.15mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.14mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 13.6µg 8%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.8mg 7%
Carbs 4.51g 26.69g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 2.595g 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.075mg 5%
Choline 9.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg 3%
Manganese 0.189mg 0.264mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.37mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.49mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 125mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Chayote
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.