Calories in Chayote, fruit, raw
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Chayote, fruit, raw contains 19 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (132 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.13 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.028 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 1.7 g | |
| Protein M | 0.82 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.076 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 93 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 9.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium I | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.82 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.13 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.028 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.057 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.04 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.044 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.077 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.039 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.001 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.047 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.032 g |
| Valine ? | 0.063 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.035 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.015 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.051 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.092 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.13 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.041 g |
| Proline ? | 0.044 g |
| Serine ? | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.021 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 94.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 80 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 93 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chayote
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 22 | 0.62 g | 4.5 g | 0.48 g |
| Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 24 | 0.62 g | 5.1 g | 0.48 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chayote?
100 g of raw chayote has 19 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (132 g): about 25 kcal. 1 chayote, 5-3/4" (203 g): about 39 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chayote?
Raw chayote contains 0.82 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (132 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw chayote?
Raw chayote has 4.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chayote?
Raw chayote contains 0.13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.028 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chayote contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (23% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chayote?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chayote have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chayote, fruit, raw has 19 kcal, while chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 22 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170402. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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