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Eggplant vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggplant and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin K in potato chips is higher than in eggplant.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than eggplant.
  • Eggplant contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of eggplant is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.8%
Contains more IronIron +608.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1313.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +443.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4757.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +799.7%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15913.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 0.18g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.034g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.66mg 44%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 31.1mg 32%
Potassium 229mg 1275mg 31%
Calories 25kcal 536kcal 26%
Copper 0.081mg 0.306mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 9.84g 25%
Histidine 0.023mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 3.827mg 20%
Phosphorus 24mg 165mg 20%
Iron 0.23mg 1.63mg 18%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 22.1µg 16%
Carbs 5.88g 52.9g 16%
Selenium 0.3µg 8.1µg 14%
Magnesium 14mg 67mg 13%
Protein 0.98g 7g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.197mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.167mg 11%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.44mg 9%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.09mg 8%
Fiber 3g 4.8g 7%
Choline 6.9mg 37.5mg 6%
Folate 22µg 45µg 6%
Calcium 9mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.402mg 2%
Net carbs 2.88g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 2mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.