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Eggplant vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Eggplant and Chicory

  • The amount of Manganese in Eggplant is higher than in Chicory.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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.
Eggplant
Eggplant
5
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Eggplant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Potassium - 211
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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.
Eggplant
Eggplant
6
:
4
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Folate +68.2%
Eggplant
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%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Folate +68.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggplant
Eggplant
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Water - 94.52
Eggplant
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggplant
Eggplant
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Eggplant
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 0.9g Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 0.9g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 4g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 17kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Chicory
Fiber 3g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 9mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.23mg 0.24mg Chicory
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 26mg Chicory
Potassium 229mg 211mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.16mg
Copper 0.081mg 0.051mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.1mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.8mg Chicory
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.027mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.16mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.145mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.042mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.037mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.064mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.035mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.005mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.022mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.041mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.015mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.044g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.