Potato vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potatoes and chayote
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, chayote is higher in folate.
- Potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 18% more than chayote.
- Potatoes have 4 times more potassium than chayote. While potatoes have 535mg of potassium, chayote has only 125mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +328% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +309.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +232.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.057g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.076mg | 18% |
| Folate | 28µg | 93µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.34mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 4.51g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 19kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 0.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 7.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)