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Potato wedges vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Chayote different?

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat than Chayote.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 21% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 145 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chayote. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chayote contains only 0.01g.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +215.2%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +215.2%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%

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 C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +465.4%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +38%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +229.3%
Contains more Fats +1592.3%
Contains more Carbs +465.4%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.81g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.82g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.13g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.51g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 19kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 1.66g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.7g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 0.7mg 0.34mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 18mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 125mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.37mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 11.2mg 7.7mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.025mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.029mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.47mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.076mg Potato wedges
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.01g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.057g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.