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Mackerel vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Eggplant different?

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Eggplant.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Eggplant has less Cholesterol.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Eggplant, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +508.7%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +958.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.1%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Eggplant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +508.7%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +958.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.1%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Vitamin A +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Eggplant
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Folate +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Protein +1787.8%
Contains more Fats +13844.4%
Contains more Other +1930.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.7%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Eggplant
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +1787.8%
Contains more Fats +13844.4%
Contains more Other +1930.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8071.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Eggplant
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8071.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 18.5g 0.98g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.18g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 305kcal 25kcal Mackerel
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0g 3.53g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 66mg 9mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 14mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 24mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 229mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 1.1mg 0.16mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.081mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 73.4µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 23IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.037mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.649mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.084mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 3.5µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.034g Eggplant
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.016g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.076g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Eggplant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 4448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $6.8)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.