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Dandelion greens vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dandelion greens and Chayote?

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 645% higher.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1000%
Contains more Iron +811.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +811.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%

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 E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18885.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.4%
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +18885.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +10.1%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 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 +229.3%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.81g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.82g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.13g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 4.51g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 19kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 1.66g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.34mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 125mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.41mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.171mg 0.123mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.189mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.12mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 7.7mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.025mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.029mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.47mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.076mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 778.4µg 4.1µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.01g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.057g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
246%
Dandelion greens
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.