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Fish sandwich vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and chayote

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet chayote is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 32% higher.
  • Chayote contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains more IronIron +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8900%
Contains more CopperCopper +64%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +231.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +327.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +1154.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9476.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.8%
Contains more OtherOther +610%
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +25850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10877.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chayote DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.057g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0.2µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 2mg 26%
Fats 12.45g 0.13g 19%
Protein 10.29g 0.82g 19%
Iron 1.5mg 0.34mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.025mg 15%
Phosphorus 116mg 18mg 14%
Folate 46µg 93µg 12%
Calories 257kcal 19kcal 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.47mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.029mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.028g 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.1µg 8%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 7.7mg 7%
Carbs 26.69g 4.51g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.01g 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.123mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 9.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.189mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.249mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 17mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.74mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 206mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 2.81g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.66g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.