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Chayote vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chayote and Sun-dried tomato

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 105% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains 4 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. While Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, Sun-dried tomato contains only 23µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1152%
Contains more IronIron +688.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +672.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.78mg

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 339% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1222.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.7%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +75.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +517.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10730.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1133.3%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86530%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3514%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Sun-dried tomato
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 19kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 0.82g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.13g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 7.7mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 2.81g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 4.51g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 12mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 17mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 125mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 0.34mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 1.66g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 1.7g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.123mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.74mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 18mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 2mg 266mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Folate 93µg 23µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 1.893g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.04mg 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.077mg 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.039mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.001mg 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.063mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.015mg 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Sun-dried tomato
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.