Calories in Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (160 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 10% from protein (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 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.48 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.031 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 237 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars I | 1.9 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.62 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.7 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 10.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 29 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.31 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.17 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein0.62 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.48 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.031 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium237 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.065 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.031 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.033 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.058 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.03 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.001 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.036 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.024 g |
| Valine ? | 0.047 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.026 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.011 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.038 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.069 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.094 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.031 g |
| Proline ? | 0.033 g |
| Serine ? | 0.035 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.041 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 93.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 90 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 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, raw Raw | 19 | 0.82 g | 4.5 g | 0.13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, chinese, cooked Cooked | 22 | 1.1 g | 3.8 g | 0.72 g |
| Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 28 | 1.8 g | 5.6 g | 0.34 g |
| Chrysanthemum, garland, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.6 g | 4.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Chrysanthemum, garland, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.6 g | 4.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 0.84 g | 4.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 19 | 0.84 g | 4.3 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chayote?
100 g of cooked chayote has 22 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (160 g): about 35 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked chayote?
Cooked chayote contains 0.62 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.99 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (160 g). About 10% 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 cooked chayote?
Cooked chayote has 4.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chayote?
Cooked chayote contains 0.48 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.031 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chayote contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chayote?
100 g contains 237 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chayote have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 22 kcal, while chayote, fruit, raw has 19 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 169344. 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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