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Chives vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chives and Chayote

  • Chives are higher than Chayote in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 174% more than Chayote.

Food varieties used in this article are Chives, 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.
Chives
8
:
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.8%
Contains more Copper +27.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.8%
Contains more Copper +27.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%

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.
Chives
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5087.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5087.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
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Contains more Protein +298.8%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 94.24
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +298.8%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 3.27g 0.82g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.13g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 30kcal 19kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g Chives
Calcium 92mg 17mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.34mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 12mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 18mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 125mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.56mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.157mg 0.123mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.189mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 7.7mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.025mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.029mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.47mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.249mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.076mg Chives
Folate 105µg 93µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 4.1µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.04mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.044mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.077mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.039mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.001mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.047mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.063mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.015mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.01g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.057g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
98%
Chives
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.