Chayote (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 chayote · 203 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g15% of calories
- Carbs9.2g79% of calories
- Fat0.3g6% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Chayote (raw) (1 chayote, 203 g) has 39 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 9.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in folate (b9) (47% DV) and copper (28% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Folate (B9)47%
- Copper28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin C17%
- Vitamin B612%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Zinc14%
- Manganese17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 chayote (203 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 189 μg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.4 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 30 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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- 30 calMelissa's Chayote Squash1 cup pieces−9 cal
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Burning 39 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chayote (raw)?
One serving of Chayote (raw) (1 chayote) has 39 calories, which works out to 19 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chayote (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chayote (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chayote (raw)?
4.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chayote (raw)?
3.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
