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Chayote vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Smoked salmon?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, while Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 136% higher.
  • Smoked salmon has 47 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Smoked salmon has 2µg.
  • Chayote is lower in Sodium.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Chayote
Chayote
4
:
6
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +1011.8%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +811.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Copper +87%
Contains more Selenium +16100%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +1011.8%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +811.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Copper +87%
Contains more Selenium +16100%

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
4
:
8
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
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%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Protein +2129.3%
Contains more Fats +3223.1%
Contains more Other +1700%
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Protein +2129.3%
Contains more Fats +3223.1%
Contains more Other +1700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
1
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1645.6%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1645.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Smoked salmon
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 Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 0g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 0.13g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 4.51g 0g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Sugar 1.66g 0g Smoked salmon
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 11mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 18mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 125mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 2mg 672mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.31mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.189mg 0.017mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.023mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 93µg 2µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.04mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.077mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.039mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.001mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.063mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.015mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.929g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $13.2)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.