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Chayote vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chayote and cinnamon different?

  • Chayote is higher in folate; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 751% higher.
  • Chayote contains 16 times more folate than cinnamon. While chayote contains 93µg of folate, cinnamon contains only 6µg.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties 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.
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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5794.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.8%
Contains more IronIron +2347.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9141.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +661%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
~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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +790.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.6%
Contains more FatsFats +853.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1686.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1100%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.189mg 17.466mg 751%
Fiber 1.7g 53.1g 206%
Iron 0.34mg 8.32mg 100%
Calcium 17mg 1002mg 99%
Carbs 4.51g 80.59g 25%
Copper 0.123mg 0.339mg 24%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 31.2µg 23%
Folate 93µg 6µg 22%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.32mg 15%
Calories 19kcal 247kcal 11%
Magnesium 12mg 60mg 11%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.83mg 10%
Potassium 125mg 431mg 9%
Phosphorus 18mg 64mg 7%
Protein 0.82g 3.99g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.158mg 6%
Selenium 0.2µg 3.1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.332mg 5%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fats 0.13g 1.24g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.358mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.246g 1%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.345g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 2.17g N/A
Sodium 2mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.022mg 0%
Choline 9.2mg 11mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.068g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Cinnamon
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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.317g)
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 - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.