Chayote vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chayote and taco
- Chayote has more folate, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin K, and zinc.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
- Taco contains 5 times less folate than chayote. Chayote contains 93µg of folate, while taco contains 19µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chayote is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +423.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +888.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +273.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +980.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9669.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +340.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +423.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44010% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5236.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 178mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 8.86g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.75mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 15.3µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)