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Eggplant vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Eggplant and Watercress

  • Eggplant has more Fiber, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 205% more than Eggplant.
  • Watercress has 6 times less Fiber than Eggplant. Eggplant has 3g of Fiber, while Watercress has 0.5g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Watercress, 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.
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.244
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.244

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 B3 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13773.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +7042.9%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.5%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13773.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +7042.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +355.8%
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 95.11
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +355.8%
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 0.79g Eggplant
Protein 0.98g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Eggplant
Carbs 5.88g 1.29g Eggplant
Calories 25kcal 11kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 3g 0.5g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.23mg 0.2mg Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 24mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 229mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 2mg 41mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.11mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.077mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 23IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 2.2mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 22µg 9µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.037mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.064mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.047mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.011mg 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.053mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.023mg 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.008g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.035g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.