Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chayote, fruit, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Excellent nutrient density 58/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chayote, fruit, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chayote, fruit, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
80% from carbs
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Carbs 80%4.5 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 15%0.8 g per serving
What Chayote, fruit, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 36.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 21.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 24.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.8 g | |
| Histidine | 15.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 44.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 39.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 1.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 47.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 40.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 11.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 63.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 51.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 35.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 92.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 125.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 41.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 44.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 47.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 32.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 93.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 9.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 18.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 125.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.3 g | — |
About Chayote, fruit, raw
Chayote is a pale green, pear-shaped member of the gourd family with crisp, watery flesh and a flavor so mild it barely registers on its own — somewhere between a cucumber and an underripe pear. That neutrality is exactly why it is so useful, soaking up whatever it is cooked with across Latin American and Asian kitchens.
It is one of the lightest foods around at roughly 19 calories per 100 grams, made up mostly of water with fiber, vitamin C, folate and a little potassium. Filling and hydrating for almost no energy, it is a favorite in light, low-calorie cooking.
Chayote can be eaten raw, thinly sliced into salads and slaws, but it really comes alive cooked — sauteed, stuffed, simmered in soups and stews, or stir-fried, where it stays tender-crisp. The whole fruit is edible, including the soft seed in the center.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chayote, fruit, raw?
There are 19 calories in 100 g of Chayote, fruit, raw, or about 39 calories in 1 chayote (5-3/4") (203 g).
How much protein is in Chayote, fruit, raw?
Chayote, fruit, raw contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chayote, fruit, raw?
Chayote, fruit, raw has 4.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chayote, fruit, raw?
Chayote, fruit, raw provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chayote, fruit, raw a good source of?
Chayote, fruit, raw is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (23% DV) and a good source of Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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