Chayote (fruit, raw) nutrition facts
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100 grams of chayote, fruit, raw contain 19 calories, 0.8 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of folate (23% DV). Most of its calories (80%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories19
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.13 g0%
Saturated fat 0.03 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 2 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 4.51 g2%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g6%
Total sugars 1.66 g
Protein 0.82 g2%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 17 mg1%
Iron 0.34 mg2%
Potassium 125 mg3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 15%Carbs 80%Fat 5%
19calories
0.82 gprotein
4.51 gcarbs
0.13 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Folate23%
- Copper14%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 93 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 94.2 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Chayote (fruit, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 | 63.7 | -70% |
| Protein | 0.82 g | 2.82 g | -71% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.51 g | 12.5 g | -64% |
| Total fat | 0.13 g | 1.01 g | -87% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 3 g | -43% |
| Total sugars | 1.66 g | 3.34 g | -50% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 157 mg | -99% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170402. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.