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Onion vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Chayote

  • Onion contains less Folate, Copper, and Zinc than Chayote.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 19% higher.
  • Chayote contains 3 times less Sugar than Onion. Onion contains 4.24g of Sugar, while Chayote contains 1.66g.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw 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.
Onion
Onion
4
:
6
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%

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.
Onion
Onion
3
:
7
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
2
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 2.81g Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.82g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 9.34g 4.51g Onion
Calories 40kcal 19kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 23mg 17mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg Chayote
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 29mg 18mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 125mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.17mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.039mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.129mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.4mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.025mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.076mg Onion
Folate 19µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.011mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.025mg 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.002mg 0.001mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.021mg 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.014mg 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.01g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.