Eggplant vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggplant and minestrone different?
- Eggplant is higher in fiber; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 19% higher.
- Eggplant contains 8 times more fiber than minestrone. While eggplant contains 3g of fiber, minestrone contains only 0.4g.
- Eggplant has less sodium.
- Eggplant has a lower glycemic index (30) than minestrone (47).
Eggplant, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4800% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +477.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
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Water
~91.33g
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1712.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +505.3% |
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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| Sodium | 2mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.98g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.88g | 4.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.88g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.03mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
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.