Cornmeal vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cornmeal and chayote
- Cornmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B6, while chayote has more vitamin C.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 50% higher.
- Chayote contains 53 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of selenium, while chayote contains 0.2µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1182.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1217.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +957% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +767.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1246.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1661.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +742.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1352.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.34mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.025mg | 44% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Folate | 209µg | 93µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.47mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.029mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 4.51g | 25% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.2µg | 19% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19kcal | 18% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 0.82g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.057g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 0.13g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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