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Chayote vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Agave nectar

  • Chayote has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Fiber, while Agave nectar has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 16% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains 74 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Agave nectar contains 0.01mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +3025%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +1266.7%
Contains more Manganese +3680%
Contains more Selenium +750%
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 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +3025%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +1266.7%
Contains more Manganese +3680%
Contains more Selenium +750%

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 Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +448.8%
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 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +448.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +811.1%
Contains more Water +310.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +246.2%
Contains more Carbs +1593.3%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +811.1%
Contains more Water +310.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +246.2%
Contains more Carbs +1593.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 0.82g 0.09g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0.45g Agave nectar
Carbs 4.51g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 19kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 1.66g 68.03g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 1mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.09mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 1mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 4mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.01mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.009mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.005mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 7.7mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 93µg 30µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chayote Agave nectar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Chayote
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.