Eggplant vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggplant and tomatoes different?
- Eggplant has more fiber and manganese; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Tomatoes cover your daily need for vitamin A, 16% more than eggplant.
- Eggplant has 3 times more fiber than tomatoes. Eggplant has 3g of fiber, while tomatoes have 1.2g.
Eggplant, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +522.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
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Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +26.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 13.7mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.114mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 7.9µg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.88g | 3.89g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.98g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.88g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 1.37g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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