Eggplant vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eggplant and plantain raw?
- Plantain raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than eggplant.
- Plantain raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% higher.
- Eggplant is lower in sugar.
We used Eggplant, raw and Plantains, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.98 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
5.88 g
Water:
92.3 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.069g
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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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 18.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.299mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 5.88g | 31.89g | 9% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 499mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 122kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.98g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.88g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 15g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.064mg | 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
8%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)