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Matzo vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Chayote?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Chayote is higher in Folate, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 67% higher.
  • Chayote has 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Matzo. Matzo has 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, while Chayote has 0.025mg.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain 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.
Matzo
6
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Contains more Iron +829.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +243.9%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +105%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +829.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +243.9%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +105%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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.
Matzo
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1448%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +903.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
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 +1448%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +903.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
4
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Contains more Protein +1119.5%
Contains more Fats +976.9%
Contains more Carbs +1755.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +2091.6%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 +1119.5%
Contains more Fats +976.9%
Contains more Carbs +1755.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +2091.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 2.81g Matzo
Protein 10g 0.82g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.13g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 4.51g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 19kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 1.66g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.7g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 3.16mg 0.34mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 18mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 125mg Chayote
Sodium 0mg 2mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.65mg 0.189mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0.2µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.025mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.029mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.47mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.249mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.076mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.011mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.04mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.044mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.077mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.039mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.001mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.047mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.063mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.015mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.01g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.057g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo 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
25%
Matzo
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
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 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.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.