Carrot vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrots and eggplant
- Eggplant has less vitamin A and vitamin K than carrots.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than eggplant.
- Carrots have 4 times more vitamin K than eggplant. While carrots have 13.2µg of vitamin K, eggplant has only 3.5µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, 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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +277.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
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Protein
~0.98g
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Water
~92.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.034g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1280.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +167.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +180% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 3.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 2.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.232mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 229mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.649mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 25kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 5.88g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.98g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 2.88g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.