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Salsify vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salsify and Chayote?

  • Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% more.
  • Chayote contains 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Salsify. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Chayote contains 0.029mg.

We used Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +176.5%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +75.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +75.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.189

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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +1266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +1266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232.9%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +232.9%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsify Chayote
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Salsify Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.81g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 0.82g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.13g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 4.51g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 19kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 17mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 18mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 125mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.3mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.07mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.21mg 0.189mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Salsify
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.025mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.029mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.249mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.076mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 0.041g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.057g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.