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Eggplant vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggplant and pork chop different?

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2 than eggplant.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 66% higher.
  • Eggplant has less saturated fat.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than eggplant (30).

Eggplant, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains more IronIron +278.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1868.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +904.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12033.3%

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.
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% 0.33% 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 0% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +878.3%

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2320.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7872.2%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30443.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2392.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0.3µg 36.4µg 66%
Protein 0.98g 23.72g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 7.927mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.49mg 38%
Phosphorus 24mg 241mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.489mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Zinc 0.16mg 3.15mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Fats 0.18g 14.35g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.313mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.034g 4.339g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.104mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 4.887g 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.894g 12%
Choline 6.9mg 67.5mg 11%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.01mg 10%
Calories 25kcal 231kcal 10%
Iron 0.23mg 0.87mg 8%
Folate 22µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 9mg 56mg 5%
Sodium 2mg 74mg 3%
Copper 0.081mg 0.105mg 3%
Potassium 229mg 315mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Carbs 5.88g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.