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1. Choko Facts
2. Types of Choko
3. Nutritional Value of Choko
4. Health Benefits of Choko

Choko Facts

History and Origin

Types of Choko

Types of Choko grown and sold in Australia

Choko Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Choko ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, pieces = 160 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	22	1.1%
Protein	g	0.62	1.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.48	0.6%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	4.50	1.6%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.8	10%
Sugars, total	g	1.89
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	13	1%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.22	1.2%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12	2.8%
Phosphorus, P	mg	29	2.3%
Potassium, K	mg	173	3.6%
Sodium, Na	mg	237	10.3%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.31	2.8%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.110	12.2%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.169	7.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.3	0.5%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	8.0	8.8%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.026	2.1%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.040	3.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.420	2.6%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.408	8.1%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.118	6.9%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	18	4.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.14	0.9%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	4.7	3.9%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.031	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.010
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.065
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Choko Nutritional Value

Choko Health Benefits

Choko

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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