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Persimmon vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between persimmon and chayote

  • Persimmon is richer than chayote in vitamin C, iron, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for persimmon is 65% higher.
  • Persimmon contains 7 times more iron than chayote. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of iron, while chayote contains 0.34mg.

Food types used in this article are Persimmons, native, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
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 +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains more IronIron +635.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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.
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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +207.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +642.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
~equal in Protein ~0.82g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Chayote DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 7.7mg 65%
Iron 2.5mg 0.34mg 27%
Folate 93µg 23%
Copper 0.123mg 14%
Carbs 33.5g 4.51g 10%
Manganese 0.189mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Calories 127kcal 19kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Phosphorus 26mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 17mg 1%
Protein 0.8g 0.82g 0%
Fats 0.4g 0.13g 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 2.81g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Persimmon 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
17%
Persimmon
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/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.