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Eggplant vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eggplant and Seaweed

  • Eggplant is richer in Fiber, yet Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 52% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 2 times more Fiber than Seaweed. Eggplant contains 3g of Fiber, while Seaweed contains 1.3g.
  • Eggplant contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 Potassium +157.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Calcium +1766.7%
Contains more Iron +1139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +668.8%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +157.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Calcium +1766.7%
Contains more Iron +1139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +668.8%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1785.7%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1785.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +901.5%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +901.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 0.98g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.18g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 5.88g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 25kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 3g 1.3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.23mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 14mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 24mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 229mg 89mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 233mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.081mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.232mg 0.2mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 23IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.47mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.002mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 3.5µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.037mg 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.064mg 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.047mg 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.011mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.043mg
Valine 0.053mg 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.023mg 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.247g Eggplant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.047g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.