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Fireweed vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Chayote

  • Fireweed is richer than Chayote in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 283% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
9
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Zinc +259.5%
Contains more Copper +160.2%
Contains more Manganese +3447.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Zinc +259.5%
Contains more Copper +160.2%
Contains more Manganese +3447.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +894.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +731.6%
Contains more Folate +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Chayote
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 B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +894.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +731.6%
Contains more Folate +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
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1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +474.4%
Contains more Fats +2015.4%
Contains more Carbs +326.2%
Contains more Other +746.7%
Contains more Water +33.1%
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Chayote
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 +474.4%
Contains more Fats +2015.4%
Contains more Carbs +326.2%
Contains more Other +746.7%
Contains more Water +33.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 2.81g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 0.82g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.13g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 4.51g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 19kcal Fireweed
Sugar 1.66g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 1.7g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 17mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.34mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 12mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 18mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 125mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 2.66mg 0.74mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.123mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.189mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.025mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.029mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.47mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.249mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.076mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 93µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 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
Saturated Fat 0.028g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

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Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.