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Eggplant vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Sweet onion

  • Sweet onion has less Fiber, and Manganese than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 3 times more Manganese than Sweet onion. While Eggplant has 0.232mg of Manganese, Sweet onion has only 0.076mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Onions, sweet, 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.
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 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +125%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
~equal in Water ~91.24g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 45% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 2.02 g
Lactose: 0.02 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +176.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +43%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 onion
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Sweet onion Opinion
Calories 25kcal 32kcal Sweet onion
Protein 0.98g 0.8g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.08g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.8mg Sweet onion
Net carbs 2.88g 6.65g Sweet onion
Carbs 5.88g 7.55g Sweet onion
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 20mg Sweet onion
Potassium 229mg 119mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 0.26mg Sweet onion
Sugar 3.53g 5.02g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 0.9g Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.056mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.13mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 27mg Sweet onion
Sodium 2mg 8mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 1IU Eggplant
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.02mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.076mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Sweet onion
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.041mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.02mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.133mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.098mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.13mg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 23µg Sweet onion
Choline 6.9mg 5.5mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
Threonine 0.037mg 0.018mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.014mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.033mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.009mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.024mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.02mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g 2.02g Sweet onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Sweet onion
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
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.