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Chayote vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chayote and Sweet potato leaves

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer than Chayote in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Sweet potato leaves is 248% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +306.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +306.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1089.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +7270.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.225
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1089.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +7270.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203.7%
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Water - 86.81
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +203.7%
Contains more Fats +292.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 3.52g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 0.82g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.13g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 4.51g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 19kcal 42kcal Sweet potato leaves
Sugar 1.66g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 1.7g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 17mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.34mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 12mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 18mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 125mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 2mg 6mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.225mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.001mg 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.111g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Sweet potato leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Chayote
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.