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Chocolate cake vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Chayote

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 27% more than Chayote.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +373.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +373.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +634.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +634.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +546.3%
Contains more Fats +11515.4%
Contains more Carbs +1084%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +286.2%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +546.3%
Contains more Fats +11515.4%
Contains more Carbs +1084%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +286.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4743.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4743.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 2.81g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.82g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.13g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 4.51g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 19kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.66g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 60mg 17mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.34mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 125mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.207mg 0.123mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.189mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.025mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.029mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.47mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.249mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 27µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.011mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.044mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.039mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.001mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.047mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.063mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.028g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.01g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.057g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.