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Chayote vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Shallot?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, while Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Shallot has 3 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Shallot has 34µg.
  • Chayote is lower in Sugar.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Shallots, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.2%
Contains more IronIron +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.5%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Shallot Opinion
Calories 19kcal 72kcal Shallot
Protein 0.82g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 8mg Shallot
Net carbs 2.81g 13.6g Shallot
Carbs 4.51g 16.8g Shallot
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Shallot
Calcium 17mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 125mg 334mg Shallot
Iron 0.34mg 1.2mg Shallot
Sugar 1.66g 7.87g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.123mg 0.088mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.4mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 60mg Shallot
Sodium 2mg 12mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.04mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.2µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.02mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.2mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.8µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 34µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 11.3mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.039g Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.04mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.077mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.039mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.001mg 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.063mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.015mg 0.043mg Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
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 - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.