Chayote vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chayote and Turnip
- Chayote has more Folate, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
- Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 20% more than Turnip.
- Chayote has 3 times more Zinc than Turnip. While Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, Turnip has only 0.27mg.
- Chayote has less Sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, raw and Turnips, 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 more IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.9g
~equal in
Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +66.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.053g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.014mg |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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