Minestrone vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are minestrone and chayote different?
- Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, chayote is richer in folate, copper, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chayote is 20% higher.
- Chayote has less sodium.
Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +700% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
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Carbs
~4.51g
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Water
~94.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +707% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 93µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.057g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 0.82g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 4.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
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
5%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
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.