Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Fruit Chayote VS Baked White Potatoes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Fruit Chayote	15%	5%	80%
Baked White Potatoes	9%	1%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Fruit Chayote	Baked White Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.3% 37.7kcal	6.3% 183kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.27% 0.26g	0.31% 0.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.17% 0.056g	0.25% 0.079g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.47% 0.071g	1.86% 0.03g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.25% 0.042g	0.57% 0.097g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.9% 8.95g	32% 42g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.54% 3.3g	4.2% 3.04g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.99% 0.71g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.25g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.79g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	8.88% 3.37g	11% 4.17g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.9% 1.63g	7.44% 4.17g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Fruit Chayote	Baked White Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.13% 0.05mg	7.94% 0.095mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.43% 0.058mg	6.56% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.83% 0.93mg	19% 3.03mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.9% 0.49mg	15.2% 0.76mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.6% 0.15mg	32.2% 0.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	46% 185μg	19% 75.4μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	17% 15.3mg	27.8% 25mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.6% 0.24mg	0.53% 0.079mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.8% 8.14μg	4.47% 5.36μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Fruit Chayote	Baked White Potatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.37% 33.7mg	2% 20mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	27% 0.24mg	28% 0.25mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	8.43% 0.67mg	16% 1.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.67% 24mg	12.8% 53.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	16.3% 0.38mg	16.3% 0.38mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	5.1% 35.7mg	21.3% 149mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.3% 248mg	31.8% 1080mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.72% 0.4μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	0.93% 14mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.4% 1.47mg	6.3% 0.69mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.05% 187g	4.05% 150g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Fruit Chayote vs Baked White Potatoes:

• Raw Fruit Chayote has 2.4 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.5 times more Vitamin K than Baked Whole White Potatoes.
• While Baked Whole White Potatoes contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.6 times more Vitamin C than Raw Fruit Chayote.
• Both Raw Fruit Chayote as well as Baked Whole White Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in 7 oz.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Fruit Chayote vs Baked White Potatoes:

• Raw Fruit Chayote has 1.7 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Zinc and 1.2 times more Water than Baked Whole White Potatoes.
• While Baked Whole White Potatoes contain 1.9 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 4.2 times more Phosphorus and 4.4 times more Potassium than Raw Fruit Chayote.
• Both Raw Fruit Chayote and Baked Whole White Potatoes have similar amounts of Copper and Manganese per 7 oz.
• Both Raw Fruit Chayote as well as Baked Whole White Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Selenium in 7 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• Raw Fruit Chayote has 2.4 times more Omega 3 than Baked Whole White Potatoes.
• While Baked Whole White Potatoes contain 4.8 times more Energy, 4.7 times more Carbohydrate and 2.6 times more Protein than Raw Fruit Chayote.
• Both Raw Fruit Chayote and Baked Whole White Potatoes have similar amounts of Sugars and Fiber per 7 oz.
• Both Raw Fruit Chayote as well as Baked Whole White Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Fat, Omega 6, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 7 oz.