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Pimiento vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pimiento and Chayote

  • Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Chayote has more Folate, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pimento, canned 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.
Contains more Iron +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Manganese +105.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Manganese +105.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2390%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
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 +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2390%
Contains more Folate +1450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.81g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 0.82g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 4.51g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 1.68mg 0.34mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 17mg 18mg Chayote
Potassium 158mg 125mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.19mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.049mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.092mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2655IU 0IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.12mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 7.7mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.029mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.47mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.076mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 8.3µg 4.1µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.011mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.04mg
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.058mg 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.049mg 0.039mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.001mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.046mg 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.022mg 0.015mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.01g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.057g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento 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
47%
Pimiento
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.