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Seaweed vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and chayote

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, iron, magnesium, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet chayote is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 52% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 117 times more sodium than chayote. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while chayote contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 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 +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +888.2%
Contains more IronIron +738.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.123mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.189mg

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1509.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.47mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2103.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 +880%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chayote DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 4.1µg 52%
Iron 2.85mg 0.34mg 31%
Magnesium 121mg 12mg 26%
Folate 180µg 93µg 22%
Calcium 168mg 17mg 15%
Sodium 233mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.029mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.249mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 7.7mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.12mg 5%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.74mg 4%
Phosphorus 42mg 18mg 3%
Carbs 9.57g 4.51g 2%
Protein 1.68g 0.82g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 9.2mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.028g 1%
Calories 43kcal 19kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.13mg 0.123mg 1%
Potassium 89mg 125mg 1%
Fats 0.56g 0.13g 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 2.81g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 1.66g N/A
Manganese 0.2mg 0.189mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.47mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.057g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chayote
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Seaweed
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
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 ()

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.