Orange vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oranges and chayote different?
- Oranges are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B1; however, chayote is richer in folate, copper, manganese, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 51% higher.
- Oranges contain 6 times more sugar than chayote. While oranges contain 9.35g of sugar, chayote contains only 1.66g.
Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +135.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +957.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +656% |
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 CVitamin C | +590.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +210% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
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Fats
~0.13g
~equal in
Water
~94.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 7.7mg | 51% |
| Folate | 30µg | 93µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.189mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 4.51g | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 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
21%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.