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Semolina vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Semolina and Chayote

  • Semolina is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Chayote is higher in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Semolina covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Chayote.
  • Semolina contains 100 times more Selenium than Chayote. While Semolina contains 19.9µg of Selenium, Chayote contains only 0.2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
Contains more Calcium +317.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +750%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +130.9%
Contains more Manganese +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +9850%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +317.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +750%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +130.9%
Contains more Manganese +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +9850%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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 B1 +796%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +974%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 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 B1 +796%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +974%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +815.9%
Contains more Fats +692.3%
Contains more Carbs +1693.6%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Contains more Water +855.8%
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 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 Protein +815.9%
Contains more Fats +692.3%
Contains more Carbs +1693.6%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Contains more Water +855.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 2.81g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 0.82g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.13g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 4.51g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 19kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 1.66g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 17mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 0.34mg Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 18mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 125mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 1.02mg 0.74mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.123mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.189mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 0.2µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.025mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.029mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.47mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.249mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.076mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.011mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.04mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.044mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.077mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.039mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.001mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.047mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.063mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.015mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.01g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.057g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
26%
Semolina
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.