Stewed Chayote
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Nutrient Density
- high nutrient density
Nutrient Highlights
- Good source of iron, which supports red blood cell formation.
- High in dietary fiber, supporting digestive health and satiety.
- Provides significant protein content.
- Provides moderate potassium.
- Provides moderate calcium.
- Rich in magnesium which supports muscle and nerve function.
- Provides moderate zinc.
- High in vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune function.
Warnings
- High sodium content. Individuals following low-sodium diets may need to limit intake.
- This food contains substantial potassium. Individuals with kidney conditions may need to monitor potassium intake.
Top Nutrients
- Nutrient: Vitamin B6
- Percent Dv: 65.87
- Level: high
- Nutrient: manganese
- Percent Dv: 60.72
- Level: high
- Nutrient: copper
- Percent Dv: 49.01
Nutrient Levels
- Protein: high
- Copper: high
- Potassium: moderate
- Vitamin B12: moderate
- Dietary Fiber: high
- Carbohydrates: moderate
- Total Fat: moderate
- Magnesium: high
Percent Daily Values
- Protein: 22.61
- Copper: 49.01
- Potassium: 17.52
- Vitamin B12: 16.28
- Dietary Fiber: 27.93
- Carbohydrates: 11.73
- Total Fat: 17.04
- Magnesium: 21.5
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- Heart Health: This food provides some heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food provides moderate protein content.
- Gut Health: This food provides moderate fiber relevant to digestive health.
- Pregnancy: This food provides limited nutrient amounts typically highlighted during pregnancy.
- Anemia Support: This food provides some nutrients associated with iron status.
Macro Profile
- This food is balanced across macronutrients.
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 280.6 kcal |
| Protein | 11.31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.25 g |
| Total Fat | 13.29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.82 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Copper | 0.44 mg |
| Manganese | 1.40 mg |
| Calcium | 164.50 mg |
| Potassium | 823.60 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 206.99 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.42 mg |
| Folate Dfe | 68.13 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.12 mg |
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