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Chayote nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Chayote, fruit, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Chayote

Carbs in chayote

Chayote is 92% water and 8% nutrients, primarily carbs. One hundred grams of chayote contains 4.51g of carbs, which covers only 2% of the daily need (in the case of a 2000-calorie diet).

Macronutrients chart

5% 92%
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.8 g of 50 g
0.8 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
4.5 g of 300 g
4.5 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
94.2 g of 2,000 g
94.2 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g

Carbs per serving size

The average serving size of chayote is 1 cup, weighing 132g. One serving of chayote contains 5.95g of carbs.

One chayote weighing 203g contains 9.16g of carbs.

Chayote net carbs

62.3% (2.81g) of chayote carbs are net carbs, while the remaining 37.7% (1.7g) is dietary fiber. Chayote is low in carbs; therefore, it fits well in low-carb diets such as keto.

Fiber content ratio for Chayote

37% 38% 25%
Sugar: 1.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Other: 1.2 g

Chayote Calories

Calories per 100g

Chayote is very low in calories. One hundred grams of chayote provides 19 calories, most of which are provided by carbs.

Calories per serving size

One serving of chayote (1 cup, weighing 132g) provides 25.1 calories.

One chayote (203g) provides 38.6 calories.

Comparison

Compared to all foods in our database, chayote is in the top 3% of foods low in calories.

Along with the foods below, chayote is more frequently compared to potatoes. One hundred grams of boiled chayote and boiled potatoes provide 24 and 87 calories, respectively. While having similar levels of protein and fats, potatoes contain almost four times more carbs.

FoodCalories, per servingCalories, per 100g
Guava37.4 (1 fruit)68
Quince52.4 (1 fruit)57
Apple65 (1 cup)52
Papaya62.4 (1 cup)43
Bitter melon7.2 (0.5 cup)30
Chayote, raw25.1 (1 cup)19
Zucchini21.1 (1 cup)17

Summary table & burning estimates

We have calculated the duration and number of calories a person will burn by performing a certain type of activity, measured by a method called Met or Metabolic Equivalent of a Task (1, 2).

The table below shows the time and type of activity a person should perform to burn 25.1 calories from one cup of chayote.

 60kg person80kg person100kg person
Walking7.5 min5.5 min4.5 min
Running2.5 min2 min1.5 min
Cycling3.5 min2.5 min2 min
Aerobics3.5 min3 min2.5 min

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  2. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Important nutritional characteristics for Chayote

Chayote
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 19 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 3 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (1" pieces) (132 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2.1 (alkaline)
TOP 24% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 76% of foods
TOP 25% Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 75% of foods
TOP 26% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 74% of foods
TOP 34% Folate, DFE ⓘHigher in Folate, DFE content than 66% of foods
TOP 40% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 60% of foods

Chayote calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 19

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.1% 13% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 0.26% 20% 41% 25% 1.1%
Calcium: 51mg of 1,000mg 5.1%
Iron: 1mg of 8mg 13%
Magnesium: 36mg of 420mg 8.6%
Phosphorus: 54mg of 700mg 7.7%
Potassium: 375mg of 3,400mg 11%
Sodium: 6mg of 2,300mg 0.26%
Zinc: 2.2mg of 11mg 20%
Copper: 0.37mg of 1mg 41%
Manganese: 0.57mg of 2mg 25%
Selenium: 0.6µg of 55µg 1.1%

Mineral chart - relative view

0.12 mg
TOP 44%
0.19 mg
TOP 52%
17 mg
TOP 59%
0.74 mg
TOP 60%
125 mg
TOP 77%
12 mg
TOP 79%
0.34 mg
TOP 83%
18 mg
TOP 89%
0.2 µg
TOP 94%
2 mg
TOP 96%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 2.4% 0% 26% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 70% 0% 5% 10%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 0.36mg of 15mg 2.4%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 23mg of 90mg 26%
Vitamin B1: 0.08mg of 1mg 6.3%
Vitamin B2: 0.09mg of 1mg 6.7%
Vitamin B3: 1.4mg of 16mg 8.8%
Vitamin B5: 0.75mg of 5mg 15%
Vitamin B6: 0.23mg of 1mg 18%
Folate: 279µg of 400µg 70%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 28mg of 550mg 5%
Vitamin K: 12µg of 120µg 10%

Vitamin chart - relative view

93 µg
TOP 25%
7.7 mg
TOP 26%
4.1 µg
TOP 58%
0.08 mg
TOP 71%
0.25 mg
TOP 78%
0.47 mg
TOP 79%
0.12 mg
TOP 84%
0.03 mg
TOP 84%
9.2 mg
TOP 86%
0.03 mg
TOP 88%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 IU
TOP 100%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 12% 11% 9.4% 8.5% 5.6% 0.29% 8.1% 10% 6.4%
Tryptophan: 33mg of 280mg 12%
Threonine: 120mg of 1,050mg 11%
Isoleucine: 132mg of 1,400mg 9.4%
Leucine: 231mg of 2,730mg 8.5%
Lysine: 117mg of 2,100mg 5.6%
Methionine: 3mg of 1,050mg 0.29%
Phenylalanine: 141mg of 1,750mg 8.1%
Valine: 189mg of 1,820mg 10%
Histidine: 45mg of 700mg 6.4%

Fat type information

29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g

All nutrients for Chayote per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 19kcal 1% 97% 2.5 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.82g 2% 87% 3.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.13g 0% 91% 256.2 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9% 26% 6.9 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 2.8g N/A 63% 19.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 4.5g 2% 61% 6.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 12mg 3% 79% 11.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 17mg 2% 59% 7.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 125mg 4% 77% 1.2 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.34mg 4% 83% 7.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 1.7g N/A 62% 5.4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.7g 7% 40% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.12mg 14% 44% 1.2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.74mg 7% 60% 8.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 18mg 3% 89% 10.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2mg 0% 96% 245 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1% 84% 12.2 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.19mg 8% 52%
Selenium 0.2µg 0% 94%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 84% 10.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 2% 88% 4.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3% 79% 20.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5% 78% 4.5 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 71% 1.6 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3% 58% 24.8 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 93µg 23% 25% 1.5 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0% 89% 210.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 9.2mg 2% 86%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g N/A 92% 979.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g N/A 89% 827.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0% 95% 27.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.04mg 0% 95% 18 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.04mg 0% 94% 20.8 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.08mg 0% 94% 31.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.04mg 0% 96% 11.6 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0mg 0% 99% 96 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0% 94% 14.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.06mg 0% 94% 32.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.02mg 0% 96% 49.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 19
% Daily Value*
0.2%
Total Fat 0.13g
0.13%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
1.5%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g
6.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.82g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 17mg 1.7%

Iron 0.34mg 4.3%

Potassium 125mg 3.7%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Chayote nutrition infographic

Chayote nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.