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Eggplant vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggplant and Pizza different?

  • Eggplant contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B12 than Pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant contains less Saturated Fat.

Eggplant, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were 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.
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Pizza
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1988.9%
Contains more Iron +978.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1988.9%
Contains more Iron +978.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1456.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.4%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1456.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.4%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Water +113.8%
Contains more Protein +1062.2%
Contains more Fats +5283.3%
Contains more Carbs +466.8%
Contains more Other +266.7%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +113.8%
Contains more Protein +1062.2%
Contains more Fats +5283.3%
Contains more Carbs +466.8%
Contains more Other +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2111.8%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2111.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +102.6%
Contains more Fructose +54%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +30%
Contains more Glucose +102.6%
Contains more Fructose +54%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 0.98g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.18g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 5.88g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 25kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1.54g 1g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 3.58g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 2.3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.23mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 24mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 229mg 172mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 598mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.081mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.232mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 23IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.4mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.08mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 3.5µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.064mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.047mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.011mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.053mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.023mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Eggplant
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 4.465g Eggplant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.