Yam vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Yam and Chayote
- Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Chayote has more Folate.
- Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 19% higher.
- Chayote contains 5 times less Potassium than Yam. Yam contains 670mg of Potassium, while Chayote contains 125mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +436% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +78.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +509.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.028g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.057g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 2.81g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 4.51g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.015mg |
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)