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Mars vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mars and Chayote

  • Mars has more Calcium, and Iron, while Chayote has more Vitamin C.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
  • Chayote contains 68 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Chayote contains 2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chayote is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Mars
2
:
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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.
Mars
1
:
11
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1440%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
:
Contains more Protein +422%
Contains more Fats +14761.5%
Contains more Carbs +1505.3%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Water +5443.5%
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 +422%
Contains more Fats +14761.5%
Contains more Carbs +1505.3%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Water +5443.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 2.81g Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.82g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.13g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 4.51g Mars
Calories 475kcal 19kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2g 1.7g Mars
Calcium 90mg 17mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.34mg Mars
Magnesium 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg Chayote
Sodium 136mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 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
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars 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
1%
Mars
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.