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Turkey meat vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Chayote

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Choline, yet Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 57% more than Chayote.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chayote is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
4
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Iron +220.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1138.9%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Selenium +14800%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +220.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1138.9%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Selenium +14800%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1250%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
8
:
4
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1936.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Chayote
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1936.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
2
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +3381.7%
Contains more Fats +5584.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +7416.7%
Contains more Water +48.4%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Chayote
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 +3381.7%
Contains more Fats +5584.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +7416.7%
Contains more Water +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3617.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26370%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3617.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 28.55g 0.82g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.13g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 189kcal 19kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 1.66g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 14mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 1.09mg 0.34mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 18mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 125mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 2.48mg 0.74mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.014mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 29.8µg 0.2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.025mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.029mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.47mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.249mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.076mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.04mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.044mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.039mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.001mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.047mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.063mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.015mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.028g Chayote
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.01g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.057g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.