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Pumpkin vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin and Chayote

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Chayote has more Folate.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.
  • Chayote contains 9 times less Vitamin E than Pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of Vitamin E , while Chayote contains 0.12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +172%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +172%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 E +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 94.24
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +22%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 6g 2.81g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 0.82g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 6.5g 4.51g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 19kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.76g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 21mg 17mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 44mg 18mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 125mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.127mg 0.123mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.12mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 7.7mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.029mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.47mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.249mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 16µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.011mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.046mg 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.054mg 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg 0.001mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.035mg 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.016mg 0.015mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.01g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.