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Eggplant vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggplant and vegetable

  • Eggplant has less vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and fiber than vegetable.
  • Vegetable covers your daily need for vitamin A, 24% more than eggplant.
  • The glycemic index of vegetable is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 16% 7.5% 15% 31% 28% 13% 22% 4.6% 49% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more IronIron +256.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.083mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.3µg

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 11% 71% 7.6% 0% 18% 28% 16% 9.1% 17% 0% 59% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.6%
~equal in Water ~83.23g
~equal in Other ~0.67g

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
27% 9% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.031g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.072g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Vegetable DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 214µg 24%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 23.5µg 17%
Iron 0.23mg 0.82mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.12mg 6%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.379mg 6%
Fiber 3g 4.4g 6%
Protein 0.98g 2.86g 4%
Phosphorus 24mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.071mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 6.9mg 24.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.151mg 3%
Calories 25kcal 65kcal 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Potassium 229mg 169mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 25mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 5.88g 13.09g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.074mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.38mg 1%
Folate 22µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.851mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3.2mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 2.88g 8.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 3.12g N/A
Copper 0.081mg 0.083mg 0%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.031g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.072g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.115mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 0.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0.17mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.12mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.149mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.073mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Vegetable
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
20%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.