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Eggplant vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Eggplant and Cornmeal

  • Eggplant contains less Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 52% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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
:
5
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +1795.7%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Selenium +3400%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Eggplant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +1795.7%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Selenium +3400%
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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
4
:
6
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +850%
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%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggplant
Eggplant
2
:
3
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Water +725.6%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Protein +625.5%
Contains more Fats +872.2%
Contains more Carbs +1251.2%
Eggplant
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +725.6%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Protein +625.5%
Contains more Fats +872.2%
Contains more Carbs +1251.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggplant
Eggplant
1
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.5%
Eggplant
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggplant
Eggplant
2
:
3
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Glucose +182.1%
Contains more Fructose +805.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +161.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Eggplant
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
Cornmeal
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +182.1%
Contains more Fructose +805.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +161.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 0.98g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.18g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 5.88g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 25kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 1.54g 0.17g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 3g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 9mg 3mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 24mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 229mg 142mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 7mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.081mg 0.076mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.174mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 23IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.12mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.24mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 22µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.037mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.064mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.047mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.011mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.053mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.023mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.22g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.