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Eggplant vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Potato salad

  • Eggplant has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Sodium 23% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 2 times more Fiber than Potato salad. While Eggplant has 3g of Fiber, Potato salad has only 1.3g.
  • Eggplant has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +129.7%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +129.7%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +173.5%
Contains more Fats +4455.6%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Other +195.5%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +173.5%
Contains more Fats +4455.6%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Other +195.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.1%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.98g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.18g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 5.88g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 25kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Potato salad
Fiber 3g 1.3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.23mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 24mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 229mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 2mg 529mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.081mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.232mg 0.101mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 23IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 22µg 7µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.037mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.064mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.047mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.011mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.053mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.023mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.429g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.