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Rutabagas vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rutabagas and Chayote

  • Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 19% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chayote. Rutabagas contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Chayote contains 0.025mg.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144%
Contains more IronIron +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 ProteinProtein +31.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.1%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
~equal in Water ~94.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.028g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Chayote Opinion
Calories 37kcal 19kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.82g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.13g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 7.7mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 2.81g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.51g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 17mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 125mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.34mg Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.123mg Chayote
Zinc 0.24mg 0.74mg Chayote
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 18mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 2mg Chayote
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.12mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.029mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.47mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.076mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.1µg Chayote
Folate 21µg 93µg Chayote
Choline 14.1mg 9.2mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.028g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.01g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.057g Rutabagas
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
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Rutabagas
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.