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Eggplant vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Eggplant and Asparagus

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin E in Asparagus is higher than in Eggplant.
  • Asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 32% more than Eggplant.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Asparagus, 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +830.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3187%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1088.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.091mg
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
~equal in Water ~93.22g

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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52%

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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +143.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +54%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Asparagus
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Asparagus Opinion
Calories 25kcal 20kcal Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.18g 0.12g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 2.88g 1.78g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 3.88g Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Calcium 9mg 24mg Asparagus
Potassium 229mg 202mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 3.53g 1.88g Asparagus
Fiber 3g 2.1g Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.16mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 24mg 52mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 23IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.232mg 0.158mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.274mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 3.5µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 22µg 52µg Asparagus
Choline 6.9mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.04g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.05g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.037mg 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.064mg 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.047mg 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.011mg 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.053mg 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.023mg 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1.54g 1g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.