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Eggplant vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggplant and Napa cabbage different?

  • Napa cabbage has more Iron, and Folate than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant contains 3 times more Potassium than Napa cabbage. While Eggplant contains 229mg of Potassium, Napa cabbage contains only 87mg.

Eggplant, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin A +1043.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin A +1043.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Folate +95.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +163.7%
Contains more Other +288.2%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 96.33
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Carbs +163.7%
Contains more Other +288.2%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 2.23g Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 1.1g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.18g 0.17g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 2.23g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 12kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.23mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 19mg Eggplant
Potassium 229mg 87mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 11mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.232mg 0.203mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 23IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.005mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.466mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.035mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggplant Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant 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 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.

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.