Turmeric vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turmeric and chayote
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E; however, chayote has more folate.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 853% more.
- Turmeric has 162 times more iron than chayote. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while chayote has 0.34mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +888.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1564% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16076.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +956.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1561.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10376.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +3591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +365% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1080.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1388.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +633.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4390% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1226.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.189mg | 853% |
| Iron | 55mg | 0.34mg | 683% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.123mg | 131% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 1.7g | 84% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 125mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 12mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 18mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.74mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.12mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 4.51g | 21% |
| Folate | 20µg | 93µg | 18% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 0.82g | 18% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 19kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 4.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.028g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.057g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 2.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)