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Kanpyo vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kanpyo and Chayote?

  • Kanpyo has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Calcium than Chayote.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% higher.
  • Chayote has 16 times less Calcium than Kanpyo. Kanpyo has 280mg of Calcium, while Chayote has 17mg.

We used Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Kanpyo
9
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Contains more Calcium +1547.1%
Contains more Iron +1405.9%
Contains more Magnesium +941.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +1165.6%
Contains more Zinc +691.9%
Contains more Copper +252%
Contains more Manganese +501.6%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1547.1%
Contains more Iron +1405.9%
Contains more Magnesium +941.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +1165.6%
Contains more Zinc +691.9%
Contains more Copper +252%
Contains more Manganese +501.6%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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.
Kanpyo
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
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% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 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 B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
4
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Contains more Protein +946.3%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Carbs +1341.9%
Contains more Other +1853.3%
Contains more Water +371.9%
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +946.3%
Contains more Fats +330.8%
Contains more Carbs +1341.9%
Contains more Other +1853.3%
Contains more Water +371.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 2.81g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 0.82g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.13g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 4.51g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 19kcal Kanpyo
Sugar 1.66g Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 1.7g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 17mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.34mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 12mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 18mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 125mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 5.86mg 0.74mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.123mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.189mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.2µg Kanpyo
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.029mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.47mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.249mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.076mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 93µg Chayote
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 0.045g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.01g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.057g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
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 ()
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.