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Cod vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and chayote

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B3, yet chayote is richer in folate and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3055% higher.
  • Chayote contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1027.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16450%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1160%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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.
Cod
Cod
10
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
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 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +670%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 +2072%
Contains more FatsFats +415.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
~equal in Other ~0.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 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 +840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Chayote DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.249mg 3055%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.2µg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 0.82g 34%
Phosphorus 203mg 18mg 26%
Folate 7µg 93µg 22%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.076mg 13%
Copper 0.028mg 0.123mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.47mg 10%
Choline 65.2mg 9.2mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 125mg 8%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.189mg 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 7.7mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.025mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.029mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.1µg 3%
Calories 82kcal 19kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.12mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.74mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.51g 2%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.13g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.057g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.81g N/A
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Iron 0.38mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.66g N/A
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.01g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
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 - $0.5)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.