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Endive vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Endive and Chayote

  • Chayote has less Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 189% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Endive, 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.
Endive
7
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Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Endive
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Contains more Folate +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5534.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Contains more Folate +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5534.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
3
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Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +370%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +52.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Other +370%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Endive 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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 1.25g 0.82g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 17kcal 19kcal Chayote
Sugar 0.25g 1.66g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Endive
Calcium 52mg 17mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.34mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 18mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 125mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.79mg 0.74mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.42mg 0.189mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.12mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.025mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.029mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.249mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 142µg 93µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 4.1µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.05mg 0.04mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.044mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.077mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.039mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.001mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.047mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.063mg
Histidine 0.023mg 0.015mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.057g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.