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
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 5.6 g |
| of which sugars | 1.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Water | 94.2 g | 188.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 15.4 mg |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 34 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 24 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).
| Nutrient | Of 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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