Russet potato vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between russet potatoes and chayote
- Russet potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet chayote is higher in folate.
- Russet potatoes cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 21% more than chayote.
- Russet potatoes contain 4 times more potassium than chayote. While russet potatoes contain 550mg of potassium, chayote contains only 125mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +340% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.5% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.076mg | 21% |
| Folate | 26µg | 93µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.34mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 4.51g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 19kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 0.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 7.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 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
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)