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Eggplant vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Eggplant and Portobello

  • Eggplant has more Manganese, however, Portobello has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Eggplant has 3 times more Manganese than Portobello. Eggplant has 0.232mg of Manganese, while Portobello has 0.067mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Eggplant, raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +380.2%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
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 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +380.2%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
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 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Protein +234.7%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Equal in Water - 90.66
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Protein +234.7%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.3%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +43%
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
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 2.24g Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.18g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 5.88g 4.44g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Fructose 1.54g 0g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 2.26g Portobello
Fiber 3g 2.2g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 3mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 0.4mg Portobello
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 229mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 2mg 11mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.081mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.232mg 0.067mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 22µg 19µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.037mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.064mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.047mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.011mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.053mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.023mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.064g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.009g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Eggplant Portobello
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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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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