Chayote vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chayote and welsh onion
- Chayote has more folate and copper; however, welsh onion has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
- Welsh onion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 158% more.
- Chayote has 6 times more folate than welsh onion. Chayote has 93µg of folate, while welsh onion has 16µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Onions, welsh, 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 CopperCopper | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4617.1% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +207.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
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Water
~90.5g
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
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +460% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 193.4µg | 158% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 27mg | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 16µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.22mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 212mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.