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Borage vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Borage and Eggplant

  • Eggplant has less Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% more.
  • Borage has 210 times more Vitamin A RAE than Eggplant. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Eggplant has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Borage, 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 +933.3%
Contains more Iron +1334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +1334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +18160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +585.4%
Contains more Folate +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 +18160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +585.4%
Contains more Folate +69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Equal in Water - 92.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +83.7%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1218.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 2.88g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0.98g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.18g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 21kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Borage
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 93mg 9mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.23mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 14mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 24mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 229mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.081mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.232mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 23IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 35mg 2.2mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.039mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.037mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.649mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.084mg
Folate 13µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.016g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.076g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.