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 for vitamin A, 104% more than eggplant.
- The glycemic index of eggplant is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +26000% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.98 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
5.88 g
Water:
92.3 g
Other:
0.66 g
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% |
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Protein
~0.89g
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Water
~89.21g
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Other
~0.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 9.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 10.6mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.88g | 8.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.98g | 0.89g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.88g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 241mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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