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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin leaves and Chayote?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types 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 Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +552.9%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Manganese +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +552.9%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +248.8%
Contains more Manganese +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.9%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.9%
Contains more Folate +158.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +284.1%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +284.1%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Other +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 3.15g 0.82g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.13g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 19kcal
Sugar 1.66g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 39mg 17mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.34mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 12mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 18mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 125mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.2mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.133mg 0.123mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.189mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 11mg 7.7mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.025mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.029mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.47mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.076mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.011mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.044mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.077mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.039mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.001mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.047mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.063mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.015mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.01g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
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 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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.