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True morels vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are True morels and Chayote different?

  • True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from True morels is 148% higher.

Mushrooms, morel, raw 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.
True morels
True morels
9
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Iron +3482.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +228.8%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +408.1%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Iron +3482.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +228.8%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +408.1%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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.
True morels
True morels
6
:
5
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +606.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
True morels
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Chayote
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +606.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +280.5%
Contains more Fats +338.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Chayote
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 +280.5%
Contains more Fats +338.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 3.12g 0.82g True morels
Fats 0.57g 0.13g True morels
Carbs 5.1g 4.51g True morels
Calories 31kcal 19kcal True morels
Sugar 0.6g 1.66g True morels
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g True morels
Calcium 43mg 17mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 0.34mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 12mg True morels
Phosphorus 194mg 18mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 125mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 2.03mg 0.74mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.123mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.189mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 0.2µg True morels
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg True morels
Vitamin C 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.025mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.029mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.47mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.249mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.076mg True morels
Folate 9µg 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 0.065g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.01g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.057g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

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ok
is better in case of low diet
True morels 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
27%
True morels
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.