Chayote vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chayote and Winter melon
- Chayote has more Folate, Copper, and Manganese, however, Winter melon has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 22% more.
- Chayote has 21 times more Potassium than Winter melon. Chayote has 125mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
- Chayote is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1983.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +434.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1760% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.3% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
~equal in
Other
~0.3g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +270% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 3g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.058mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.002mg |
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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 | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.003mg |
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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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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.