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Sweet potato vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Chayote?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, while Chayote is higher in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% higher.
  • Chayote has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.8mg of Vitamin B5, while Chayote has 0.249mg.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +76.5%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.8%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
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 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.8%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +346.1%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Water +21.9%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +346.1%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Water +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 2.81g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 0.82g Sweet potato
Fats 0.05g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 20.12g 4.51g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 19kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 3g 1.7g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 17mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 0.34mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 18mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg 125mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.3mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.151mg 0.123mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.189mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.025mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.029mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.47mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.249mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.076mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.011mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.044mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg 0.077mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg 0.001mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.047mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg 0.063mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg 0.015mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.028g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.