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Crème caramel vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crème caramel and chayote

  • Crème caramel has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, chayote is higher in folate, copper, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Crème caramel covers your daily need for cholesterol, 30% more than chayote.
  • Chayote has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1790%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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.
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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
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 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1950%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 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 +452.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.1%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
Contains more WaterWater +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 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 +12560%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Chayote DV% diff.
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Selenium 8.7µg 0.2µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.029mg 14%
Copper 0.028mg 0.123mg 11%
Phosphorus 96mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.799g 0.028g 8%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.189mg 8%
Protein 4.53g 0.82g 7%
Calcium 83mg 17mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Calories 145kcal 19kcal 6%
Fats 4.03g 0.13g 6%
Carbs 22.78g 4.51g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin A 46µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 0.01g 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.1µg 3%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.74mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.057g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.076mg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Sodium 53mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.47mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 22.78g 2.81g N/A
Potassium 118mg 125mg 0%
Iron 0.38mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g 1.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crème caramel Chayote
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Crème caramel
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.