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Eggplant vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Eggplant and Potato

  • Eggplant contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium than Potato.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Potato contains 4 times less Sugar than Eggplant. Eggplant contains 3.53g of Sugar, while Potato contains 0.82g.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Other +69.7%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Other +69.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +52.9%
Contains more Glucose +409.7%
Contains more Fructose +492.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +52.9%
Contains more Glucose +409.7%
Contains more Fructose +492.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.98g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.18g 0.09g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 17.49g Potato
Calories 25kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 1.54g 0.26g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3g 2.1g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 12mg Potato
Iron 0.23mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 24mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 229mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 2mg 6mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.081mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.232mg 0.2mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 23IU 2IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.01mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.032mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 22µg 15µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.037mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.064mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.047mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.011mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.053mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.023mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.042g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.