Chayote vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chayote and Water chestnuts?
- Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 23% more.
- Water chestnuts contain 6 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, while Water chestnuts contain 16µg.
We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +367.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.1% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +589.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +331.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +293.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +430.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.6% |
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Saturated Fat
~0.026g
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 20.94g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 23.94g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 584mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.326mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 63mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.043g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
13%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 ()