Chayote: calories and nutrition facts

Chayote has 19 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Chayote (200 g), has 38 kcal.

Calories
19 kcal
Protein
0.8 g
Carbohydrates
2.8 g
Fat
0.1 g

Per 100 g

Chayote: how many calories?

Chayote has 19 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g protein, 2.8 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. A 200 g serving (1 Chayote) has 38 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.

Where the calories come from

  • Protein21%
  • Carbohydrates72%
  • Fat7%

Calculate a portion

Calories
38 kcal
Protein
1.6 g
Carbohydrates
5.6 g
Fat
0.3 g

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (200 g)
Calories19 kcal38 kcal
Fat0.1 g0.3 g
of which saturated fat0 g0.1 g
Carbohydrates2.8 g5.6 g
of which sugars1.7 g3.3 g
Fiber1.7 g3.4 g
Protein0.8 g1.6 g
Sodium2 mg4 mg
Water94.2 g188.4 g
Vitamin C7.7 mg15.4 mg
Calcium17 mg34 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.7 mg
Potassium125 mg250 mg
Magnesium12 mg24 mg

Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.

Share of reference intakes

Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).

NutrientOf reference intake
Calories(19 kcal)1%
Fat(0.1 g)0%
of which saturated fat(0 g)0%
Carbohydrates(2.8 g)1%
of which sugars(1.7 g)2%
Protein(0.8 g)2%
Salt(0.01 g)0%

What the EU thresholds say

Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.

  • Low energy (40 kcal or less)
  • Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
  • Low fat (3 g or less)
  • Low sugars (5 g or less)
  • Low sodium (120 mg or less)

Chayote: frequently asked questions

Chayote: how many calories per serving?

A 200 g serving (1 Chayote) has 38 kcal.

Chayote: how much protein?

Chayote contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, 2% of the 50 g reference intake.

Chayote: how much fibre?

Chayote provides 1.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 7% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.

Chayote: how much makes 100 kcal?

100 kcal is about 524 g of this food.

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