Vegetables

Chayote, raw

Chayote, raw has 19 calories per 100 g, with 0.8 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup (1" pieces), 132 g) has 25 calories.

19kcal · per 100 g79 kJ
  • Protein0.8 g
  • Carbs4.5 g
  • Fat0.1 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Total carbohydrate4.5 g2%
Dietary fiber1.7 g6%
Total sugars1.7 g
Protein0.8 g2%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron0.3 mg2%
Potassium125 mg3%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg0%
Vitamin C7.7 mg9%
Folate (DFE)93 µg23%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water94.2 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in folate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 2.8 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 1.7 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 37% of its carbohydrate.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.