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Dulce de Leche vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Chayote

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 29% higher.
  • Chayote contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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 Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +9350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +9350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +734.1%
Contains more Fats +5553.8%
Contains more Carbs +1127.3%
Contains more Other +483.3%
Contains more Water +228.2%
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +734.1%
Contains more Fats +5553.8%
Contains more Carbs +1127.3%
Contains more Other +483.3%
Contains more Water +228.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 2.81g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 0.82g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.13g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 4.51g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 19kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 251mg 17mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.34mg Chayote
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 18mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 125mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.79mg 0.74mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.002mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.12mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.029mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.249mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 11µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 4.1µg Chayote
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
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.028g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.01g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.057g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.