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Chayote (raw)

The pear-shaped squash that stays crisp when cooked.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g19 kcal 0.8 g4.5 g 1.7 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 4.3 g23.7 g 8.9 g0.7 g
One cup · 132 g25 kcal1.1 g6.0 g2.2 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 15%carbs 80%5%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.7 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium2 mg · 0% DV
Potassium125 mg · 3% DV
Calcium17 mg · 1% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium12 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C7.7 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)93 mcg · 23% DV
Choline9.2 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.08 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus18 mg · 1% DV
Copper0.12 mg · 13% DV
Potassium : sodium62.5 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.1 g · 2% DVFiber2.2 g · 8% DVPotassium165 mg · 4% DVCalcium22 mg · 2% DVIron0.4 mg · 2% DVMagnesium16 mg · 4% DVSodium2.6 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170402 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

3659 gfor 30 g protein
695 kcalthose grams cost
1.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsChayote
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliChayote
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastChayote

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gChayote4.3 g#33 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Chayote1.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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