Melissa's Chayote Squash

Melissa's Chayote Squash nutrition facts

Per 1 cup pieces · 132 g

Calories
30
2%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    7g
    88% of calories
  • Fat
    0g
    0% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Melissa's Chayote Squash (1 cup pieces, 132 g) has 30 calories, with 1 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (25% DV).

Per 100 g
23cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.3g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

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20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup pieces (132 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A18 μg
2%
Vitamin C22 mg
25%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium20 mg
2%
Iron0.2 mg
2%
Potassium0 mg
0%
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Glucose0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 30 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 6min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 4min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 4min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Melissa's Chayote Squash?

One serving of Melissa's Chayote Squash (1 cup pieces) has 30 calories, which works out to 23 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Melissa's Chayote Squash high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Melissa's Chayote Squash keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Melissa's Chayote Squash?

5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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