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Eggplant vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between eggplant and turkey meat

  • Turkey meat is higher than eggplant in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 56% more than eggplant.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Eggplant, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1557.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +373.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +829.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9833.3%
~equal in Potassium ~239mg

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% 0.33% 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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1166.7%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9700%
Contains more WaterWater +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2813.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4005.6%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16443.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2688.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 9.573mg 56%
Protein 0.98g 28.55g 55%
Selenium 0.3µg 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.616mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 24mg 223mg 28%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.48mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.281mg 19%
Choline 6.9mg 87.4mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 2.119g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.948mg 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Iron 0.23mg 1.09mg 11%
Fats 0.18g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.034g 2.155g 10%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.014mg 9%
Calories 25kcal 189kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 2.647g 7%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 103mg 4%
Folate 22µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 5.88g 0.06g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Calcium 9mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.045mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 0.06g N/A
Potassium 229mg 239mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.