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Eggplant vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Potato

  • Eggplant has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus than Potato.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 17% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 3 times more Sugar than Potato. While Eggplant has 3.53g of Sugar, Potato has only 1.18g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.219
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.219

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +155.1%
Contains more Carbs +259.7%
Contains more Other +101.5%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +155.1%
Contains more Carbs +259.7%
Contains more Other +101.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +259.1%
Contains more Fructose +352.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +53.8%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +259.1%
Contains more Fructose +352.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +53.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 18.95g Potato
Protein 0.98g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.18g 0.13g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 21.15g Potato
Calories 25kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 1.54g 0.34g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3g 2.2g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 15mg Potato
Iron 0.23mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 24mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 229mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 2mg 10mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.081mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.232mg 0.219mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 23IU 10IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.04mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 22µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.037mg 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.064mg 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.047mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.011mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.053mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.023mg 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.034g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.003g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.057g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Potato
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
9%
Eggplant
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.034 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.