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Edamame vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Chayote

  • Chayote contains less Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Edamame.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 55% higher.
  • Chayote contains 9 times less Phosphorus than Edamame. Edamame contains 169mg of Phosphorus, while Chayote contains 18mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 +270.6%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +838.9%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Manganese +441.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +270.6%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +838.9%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Manganese +441.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1352.4%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Water +29.5%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1352.4%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Water +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3682.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3682.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Chayote
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Edamame Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 2.81g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.82g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.13g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 4.51g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 19kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 5.2g 1.7g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 17mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.34mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 18mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 125mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 1.37mg 0.74mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.123mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.189mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 0IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.12mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.025mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.029mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.47mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.249mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.076mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 93µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 4.1µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.011mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.04mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.044mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.077mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.039mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.001mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.047mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.063mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.015mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.028g Chayote
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.01g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.057g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.592g)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.