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Eggplant vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eggplant and Sunflower oil

  • Eggplant is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 272% higher.
  • Eggplant contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%
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 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +55455.6%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +55455.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47794.7%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47794.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 0g Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 0g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 5.88g 0g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 3g 0g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 0mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 0mg Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 0mg Eggplant
Potassium 229mg 0mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.16mg 0mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg 0mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 13g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.