Lemon vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemon and chayote different?
- Lemon is higher in vitamin C; however, chayote is richer in folate, copper, manganese, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemon is 50% higher.
- Lemon contains 7 times more Vitamin C than chayote. While lemon contains 53mg of Vitamin C, chayote contains only 7.7mg.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Chayote, fruit, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +52.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +530% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +588.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.7% |
~equal in
Water
~94.24g
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Other
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.01g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 2.81g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 4.51g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.