Eggplant vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggplant and butter
- Eggplant is richer in fiber, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 252% higher.
- Eggplant contains less saturated fat.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than eggplant.
Food types used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Butter, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +854.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1445.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +172.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9700% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +414.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1550% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44961.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146337.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3860.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 81.11g | 125% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 23.43g | 59% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 717kcal | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2.32mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.004mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.003mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.88g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 18.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.98g | 0.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.88g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggplant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.