Chayote vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chayote and summer squash
- Chayote has more folate and copper; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Chayote covers your daily folate needs 16% more than summer squash.
- Summer squash has 3 times less zinc than chayote. Chayote has 0.74mg of zinc, while summer squash has 0.29mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +389.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
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Water
~94.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 93µg | 29µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.218mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 3.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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