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Eggplant vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggplant and chicken fingers

  • The amount of vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2 in chicken fingers is higher than in eggplant.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 47% more than eggplant.
  • Eggplant contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of eggplant is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +217.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5733.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +956.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1861.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.4%
Contains more OtherOther +345.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30087.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7509.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +53.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 8.217mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 5.783g 38%
Phosphorus 24mg 282mg 37%
Protein 0.98g 19.22g 36%
Sodium 2mg 769mg 33%
Selenium 0.3µg 17.5µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.426mg 26%
Fats 0.18g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.244mg 19%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 3.17mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 4.83g 12%
Calories 25kcal 271kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.034g 2.493g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.179mg 11%
Fiber 3g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Choline 6.9mg 43.7mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Iron 0.23mg 0.73mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.11mg 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.71mg 5%
Potassium 229mg 373mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 8µg 4%
Carbs 5.88g 17.25g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 0g 2%
Copper 0.081mg 0.069mg 1%
Folate 22µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.228mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Eggplant
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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