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Chicory vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicory and Chayote

  • Chicory has more Fiber, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Chayote covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Chicory.
  • Chayote has 2 times less Fiber than Chicory. Chicory has 3.1g of Fiber, while Chayote has 1.7g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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.
Chicory
Chicory
3
:
5
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
8
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Chayote
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
3
:
2
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.82
Equal in Water - 94.24
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.82
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
2
Chayote
Chayote
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 0.9g 0.82g Chicory
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 4g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 17kcal 19kcal Chayote
Sugar 1.66g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 17mg Chicory
Iron 0.24mg 0.34mg Chayote
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 26mg 18mg Chicory
Potassium 211mg 125mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.051mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.1mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 2.8mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.025mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 37µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.011mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.044mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.035mg 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.005mg 0.001mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.041mg 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.028g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
Chicory
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.