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Rapini vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rapini and Eggplant

  • Rapini is higher than Eggplant in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin K needs 184% more than Eggplant.
  • Rapini contains 131 times more Vitamin A RAE than Eggplant. While Rapini contains 131µg of Vitamin A RAE, Eggplant contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli raab, raw and Eggplant, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +830.4%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.2%
Contains more Zinc +381.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +830.4%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.2%
Contains more Zinc +381.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +92.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rapini
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.5%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +106.3%
Equal in Water - 92.3
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +223.5%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +106.3%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +136.4%
Contains more Glucose +1480%
Contains more Fructose +805.9%
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 47% 46%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.26 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +136.4%
Contains more Glucose +1480%
Contains more Fructose +805.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rapini Eggplant
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 3.17g 0.98g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.18g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 22kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 0.17g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.38g 3.53g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 108mg 9mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 0.23mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Rapini
Phosphorus 73mg 24mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 33mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.77mg 0.16mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.395mg 0.232mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 23IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.3mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 2.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.039mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.037mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.649mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.281mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.084mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 22µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 3.5µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.009mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.037mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.045mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg 0.064mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.047mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.011mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.043mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.053mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.023mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.016g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.076g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rapini Eggplant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Rapini
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients
  2. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.