Cho cho, raw
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Cho cho, also known as chayote, is a vegetable belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. The figures here describe it raw. It consists mainly of water and provides carbohydrate, vitamin C and small amounts of protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 94g of water, 3.7g of carbohydrate, 0.7g of protein and 15mg of vitamin C.
Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. It is also needed to make collagen, which supports skin, cartilage and other connective tissues. Raw cho cho contains little fat or salt; added ingredients during preparation can change these amounts. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 17 kcal |
Energy | 74 kJ |
Fat | 0.1g |
of which saturates | Trace |
Carbohydrate | 3.7g |
of which sugars | 3.1g |
0.7g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 94g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
8µg | |
0µg | |
15mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.03mg | |
0.5mg | |
0µg | |
16mg | |
0.4mg | |
17mg | |
25mg | |
150mg | |
Sodium | 5mg |
0.2mg |
Other types of cho cho
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 kcal | 0.5g | 0.1g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Also known as chayote, belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.