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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+13.3%
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Zinc
+155.2%
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Copper
+141.2%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+109.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Sodium - 2
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Calcium
+13.3%
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Zinc
+155.2%
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Copper
+141.2%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+109.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Sodium - 2
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B5
+60.6%
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Folate
+220.7%
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Vitamin K
+36.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+120.8%
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Vitamin B1
+92%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B6
+186.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
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Vitamin B5
+60.6%
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Folate
+220.7%
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Vitamin K
+36.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+120.8%
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Vitamin B1
+92%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B6
+186.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.25g |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 3.35g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 16kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | 0.95g |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 262mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.218mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.042mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.065mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.017mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.053mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.025mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.089g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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18
Mineral Summary Score
13
12
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
5%
7%
Carbohydrates
5%
3%
Fats
1%
1%
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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