Chayote vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are chayote and yardlong beans different?
- Chayote is higher in folate and copper; however, yardlong beans is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chayote is 12% higher.
- Chayote contains 3 times more copper than yardlong beans. While chayote contains 0.123mg of copper, yardlong beans contains only 0.047mg.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +161.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
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:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
~equal in
Water
~87.47g
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
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.026g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.009g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Folate | 93µg | 45µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 16.2mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.98mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 57mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 290mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.051mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 2.53g | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 9.18g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.201mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 9.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.