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English muffin vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Chayote different?

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • English muffin covers your daily need of Sodium 20% more than Chayote.
  • English muffin has 7 times more Phosphorus than Chayote. English muffin has 133mg of Phosphorus, while Chayote has 18mg.
  • Chayote contains less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Chayote, fruit, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +205.9%
Contains more Iron +161.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +638.9%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
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 +161.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +638.9%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +151.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +839%
Contains more Fats +1284.6%
Contains more Carbs +920%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +123.8%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +839%
Contains more Fats +1284.6%
Contains more Carbs +920%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +123.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1457.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1457.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.81g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 0.82g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.13g English muffin
Carbs 46g 4.51g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 19kcal English muffin
Sugar 1.66g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 17mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.34mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 12mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 18mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 125mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.7mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.129mg 0.123mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.189mg English muffin
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.025mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.029mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.47mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.249mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 37µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.011mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.04mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.044mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.077mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.039mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.001mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.047mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.063mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.015mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.01g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.057g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.