Wax gourd vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wax gourd and Chayote
- Wax gourd has less Folate, Copper, and Manganese than Chayote.
- Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 22% more than Wax gourd.
- Wax gourd has 54 times more Sodium than Chayote. While Wax gourd has 107mg of Sodium, Chayote has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.
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Iron
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+2400%
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Sodium
-98.1%
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Zinc
+25.4%
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Copper
+459.1%
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Manganese
+237.5%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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Iron
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+2400%
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Sodium
-98.1%
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Zinc
+25.4%
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Copper
+459.1%
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Manganese
+237.5%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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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Vitamin C
+36.4%
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Vitamin B1
+36%
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+2800%
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Vitamin B3
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+105.8%
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Vitamin B6
+137.5%
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Folate
+2225%
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Vitamin K
+46.4%
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Vitamin C
+36.4%
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Vitamin B1
+36%
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+2800%
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Vitamin B3
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+105.8%
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Vitamin B6
+137.5%
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Folate
+2225%
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Vitamin K
+46.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+53.8%
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Protein
+105%
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Carbs
+48.4%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Equal in Other - 0.3
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Fats
+53.8%
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Protein
+105%
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Carbs
+48.4%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Equal in Other - 0.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-42.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+270%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.4%
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Saturated Fat
-42.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+270%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.4%
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.04g | 2.81g |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.13g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 4.51g |
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| Calories | 14kcal | 19kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 107mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.123mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 7.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.384mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.076mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 4.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.057g |
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| 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
6%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()