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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.
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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.35mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.175mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.487mg
~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% 95%
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%
~equal in Water ~94.64g

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
30% 11% 60%
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.
Chayote Summer squash
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Summer squash Opinion
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Chayote
Protein 0.82g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.13g 0.18g Summer squash
Vitamin C 7.7mg 17mg Summer squash
Net carbs 2.81g 2.25g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 3.35g Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Summer squash
Calcium 17mg 15mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 262mg Summer squash
Iron 0.34mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Sugar 1.66g 2.2g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.051mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.29mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 38mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Manganese 0.189mg 0.175mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.155mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 29µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 6.7mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.044g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.089g Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.011mg
Threonine 0.04mg 0.028mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.042mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.069mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.001mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.041mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.053mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.025mg Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Summer squash
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
17%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
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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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.
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.