Cucumber vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cucumber and chayote
- Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, yet chayote is richer in folate, copper, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chayote is 22% higher.
- Cucumber contains 4 times more vitamin K than chayote. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of vitamin K, while chayote contains 4.1µg.
Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +379.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 7µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 4.1µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 7.7mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.189mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 19kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 4.51g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 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 cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.