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Eggplant vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Winter squash

  • Eggplant has less Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6 than Winter squash.
  • Winter squash covers your daily need of Vitamin A 29% more than Eggplant.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, 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 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~241mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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 32% 313% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~20µg

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
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.5%
~equal in Protein ~0.89g
~equal in Water ~89.21g
~equal in Other ~0.7g

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
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Winter squash Opinion
Calories 25kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Protein 0.98g 0.89g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.35g Winter squash
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.6mg Winter squash
Net carbs 2.88g 6.05g Winter squash
Carbs 5.88g 8.85g Winter squash
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 22mg Winter squash
Potassium 229mg 241mg Winter squash
Iron 0.23mg 0.44mg Winter squash
Sugar 3.53g 3.3g Winter squash
Fiber 3g 2.8g Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.082mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 24mg 19mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 1mg Winter squash
Vitamin A 23IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A 1µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.12mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.187mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Winter squash
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.016mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.067mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.495mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.234mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.161mg Winter squash
Vitamin K 3.5µg 4.4µg Winter squash
Folate 22µg 20µg Eggplant
Choline 6.9mg 10.6mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.072g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.147g Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.037mg 0.027mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.035mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.05mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.033mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.011mg
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.035mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.038mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.017mg Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Winter squash
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
35%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
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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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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.