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Onion vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between onions and chayote

  • Onions contain less folate, copper, and zinc than chayote.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for folate is 19% higher.
  • Chayote contains 3 times less sugar than onions. Onions contain 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +925%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.7mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.029mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
~equal in Water ~94.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
29% 11% 60%
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 +30%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Folate 19µg 93µg 19%
Copper 0.039mg 0.123mg 9%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.74mg 5%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.189mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.1µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.076mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.249mg 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Carbs 9.34g 4.51g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.47mg 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 29mg 18mg 2%
Choline 6.1mg 9.2mg 1%
Protein 1.1g 0.82g 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg 1%
Calories 40kcal 19kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.12mg 1%
Potassium 146mg 125mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 17mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.13g 0%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 7.7mg 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 2.81g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 4.24g 1.66g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.029mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.057g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Chayote
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
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.