Eggplant vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Eggplant and Yam
- Eggplant contains less Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Manganese than Yam.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 13% higher.
- Yam contains 7 times less Sugar than Eggplant. Eggplant contains 3.53g of Sugar, while Yam contains 0.49g.
The food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +430.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134.8% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +367.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 0.98g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 12.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.88g | 23.58g |
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| Carbs | 5.88g | 27.48g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 229mg | 670mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 3.53g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 6.9mg | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.033mg |
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| Fructose | 1.54g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.