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Turnip greens vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip greens and Chayote different?

  • Chayote contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Folate than Turnip greens.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 303% more than Chayote.

Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chayote, fruit, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +705.9%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +705.9%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8865.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
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 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8865.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 94.24
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 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 +39%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0.86g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 1.14g 0.82g Turnip greens
Fats 0.23g 0.13g Turnip greens
Carbs 4.36g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g 1.66g Turnip greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g Turnip greens
Calcium 137mg 17mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 29mg 18mg Turnip greens
Potassium 203mg 125mg Turnip greens
Sodium 29mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.14mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.253mg 0.123mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg 0.189mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 7625IU 0IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg 0.12mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 27.4mg 7.7mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.025mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.029mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.249mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.076mg Turnip greens
Folate 118µg 93µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg 4.1µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.011mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg 0.04mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg 0.044mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg 0.077mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg 0.039mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg 0.001mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg 0.047mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg 0.015mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.01g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.057g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip greens Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
141%
Turnip greens
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.