Spaghetti vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and chayote
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and phosphorus; however, chayote is richer in folate and vitamin C.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 48% more than chayote.
- Chayote has 3 times less phosphorus than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 58mg of phosphorus, while chayote has 18mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +607.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +615.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +584.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1210% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.2µg | 48% |
| Folate | 7µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.82g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 4.51g | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 19kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.057g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.