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Scallion vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallion and Chayote

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 169% more than Chayote.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Scallion
Scallion
6
:
4
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.1%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.1%

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.
Scallion
Scallion
7
:
3
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4948.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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 E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4948.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
4
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +123.2%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
2
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 2.81g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 0.82g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.13g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 4.51g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 19kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 17mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.34mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 18mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 125mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.39mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.083mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.16mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 0IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 7.7mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.025mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.029mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.47mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 64µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 207µg 4.1µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.011mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.04mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.044mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.077mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.039mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.001mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.047mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.063mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.015mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.01g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.057g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
63%
Scallion
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.