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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.
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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
~equal in Potassium ~211mg
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~26mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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% 1.4% 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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
~equal in Protein ~0.9g
~equal in Water ~94.52g

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
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Chicory Opinion
Calories 25kcal 17kcal Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 0.9g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.8mg Chicory
Net carbs 2.88g 0.9g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 4g Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 19mg Chicory
Potassium 229mg 211mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 0.24mg Chicory
Sugar 3.53g Chicory
Fiber 3g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.081mg 0.051mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.16mg
Phosphorus 24mg 26mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 23IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.1mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Eggplant
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
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 37µg Chicory
Choline 6.9mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.044g 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
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Chicory
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
6%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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.