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Eggplant vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Eggplant and Salsify?

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 in Salsify is higher than in Eggplant.

We used Eggplant, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +422.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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% 1.4% 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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.276mg
~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
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.17g

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
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +433.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.074g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Salsify
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 Salsify Opinion
Calories 25kcal 68kcal Salsify
Protein 0.98g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.18g 0.17g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.6mg Salsify
Net carbs 2.88g 12.26g Salsify
Carbs 5.88g 15.36g Salsify
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Salsify
Calcium 9mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 229mg 283mg Salsify
Iron 0.23mg 0.55mg Salsify
Sugar 3.53g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 3g 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.081mg 0.07mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.3mg Salsify
Phosphorus 24mg 56mg Salsify
Sodium 2mg 16mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Eggplant
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.21mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.392mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.276mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.218mg Salsify
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 15µg Eggplant
Choline 6.9mg 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.041g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.003g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.074g 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
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.