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Seed vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Chayote

  • Seed is higher than Chayote in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 131% more than Chayote.
  • Seed contains 276 times more Selenium than Chayote. While Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, Chayote contains only 0.2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
9
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Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +2170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2691.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4677.8%
Contains more Potassium +225.6%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +651.2%
Contains more Manganese +1340.7%
Contains more Selenium +27500%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +2170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2691.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4677.8%
Contains more Potassium +225.6%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +651.2%
Contains more Manganese +1340.7%
Contains more Selenium +27500%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
Seed
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1778.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Folate +89.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1778.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Folate +89.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
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Contains more Protein +1917.1%
Contains more Fats +23546.2%
Contains more Carbs +833.9%
Contains more Other +1500%
Contains more Water +1524.8%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +1917.1%
Contains more Fats +23546.2%
Contains more Carbs +833.9%
Contains more Other +1500%
Contains more Water +1524.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22990%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41417.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22990%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41417.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 2.81g Seed
Protein 16.54g 0.82g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.13g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 4.51g Seed
Calories 486kcal 19kcal Seed
Sugar 1.66g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 1.7g Seed
Calcium 631mg 17mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.34mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 12mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 18mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 125mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 4.58mg 0.74mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.123mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.189mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 0.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.12mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.025mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.029mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.47mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 49µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.011mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.04mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.044mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.077mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.039mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.001mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.047mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.063mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.015mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.01g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.057g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Seed
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 3.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.