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Cream cheese vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and chayote?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while chayote is higher in folate and copper.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% higher.

We used Cheese, cream and Chayote, fruit, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1618.2%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +26392.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +323.3%
Contains more WaterWater +79.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88970%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2501.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Chayote
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Chayote DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.028g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.13g 53%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.01g 22%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Calories 350kcal 19kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.029mg 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.2µg 15%
Sodium 314mg 2mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 18mg 13%
Copper 0.018mg 0.123mg 12%
Protein 6.15g 0.82g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.057g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 17mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.189mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.12mg 5%
Iron 0.11mg 0.34mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 9.2mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.74mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.1µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 4.51g 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 2.81g N/A
Potassium 132mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 1.66g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.025mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Chayote
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Cream cheese
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.