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Eggplant vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eggplant and Rutabagas

  • Eggplant is richer in Copper, yet Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 25% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 3 times more Copper than Rutabagas. Eggplant contains 0.081mg of Copper, while Rutabagas contain 0.032mg.

Food types used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Rutabagas, 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 -83.3%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +77.1%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +77.1%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 21
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Equal in Other - 0.71
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Equal in Other - 0.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +103.8%
Contains more Glucose +45.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.61
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
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +103.8%
Contains more Glucose +45.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 0.98g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.18g 0.16g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 25kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.54g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 3.53g 4.46g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 2.3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.23mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 24mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 229mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 2mg 12mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.081mg 0.032mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.131mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 23IU 2IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin C 2.2mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.16mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 22µg 21µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients

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

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