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Eggplant vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggplant and Sweet and sour different?

  • Eggplant is higher in Fiber, however, Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sweet and sour is 23% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 30 times more Fiber than Sweet and sour. While Eggplant contains 3g of Fiber, Sweet and sour contains only 0.1g.
  • Eggplant has less Sugar.

Eggplant, raw and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +228%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +228%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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 +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
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% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Carbs +550%
Contains more Other +84.8%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +263%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Carbs +550%
Contains more Other +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 0.98g 0.27g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.02g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 25kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 18.75g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 0.1g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 10mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.23mg 0.21mg Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 7mg Eggplant
Potassium 229mg 99mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 371mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.09mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.079mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin A 23IU 10IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.01mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.019mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.187mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.093mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.053mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 8µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.2µg 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 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.