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Chayote fruit calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chayote fruit contains 19 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 1.7 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 81% Fat 5%
How chayote fruit compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chayote fruit | 19 kcal | 0.8 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Sauerkraut, canned | 19 kcal | 0.9 g | 4.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Bitter gourd pods, cooked | 19 kcal | 0.8 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cardoon, cooked | 20 kcal | 0.8 g | 4.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Frozen summer squash | 20 kcal | 0.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for chayote fruit
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chayote fruit
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chayote fruit servings
How many calories in a portion of chayote fruit — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 19 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (132 g) | 25 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 1 chayote (203 g) | 39 kcal | 2 g | 9 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chayote fruit?
Chayote fruit has 19 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chayote fruit?
Chayote fruit contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in chayote fruit?
Chayote fruit contains 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is chayote fruit low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chayote fruit has 4.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chayote fruit low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 19 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these chayote fruit calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170402 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
