Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8 MG | 9% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 18 UG | 5% | |
| Choline, total | 10.5 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.7 UG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 29 MG | 2% | |
| Potassium, K | 173 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 237 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 12% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.3 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (22 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.5g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.8g per 100g).
About Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Chayote, boiled and drained with salt, is a mild, green squash-like fruit common in Latin American and Southeast Asian cooking. The texture after cooking is soft but holds its shape better than zucchini, and the flavor is neutral enough to absorb the character of whatever it is cooked with. The fat content is slightly higher here relative to other vegetables, from the naturally occurring oils in the flesh. Fiber is decent for how light it is calorically.
Dietary Information
Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 22 calories per 100 grams, Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 11% of its calories from protein, 82% from carbohydrates, and 20% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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