Chayote vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chayote and Zucchini?
- Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper, while Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 17% higher.
- Zucchini has 2 times less Copper than Chayote. Chayote has 0.123mg of Copper, while Zucchini has 0.053mg.
We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +132.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
~equal in
Water
~94.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.011g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 17.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.11g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 3.11g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.37mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.177mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.084g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.044mg | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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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.