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Ice cream vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Eggplant

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Eggplant is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 34% higher.
  • Eggplant contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Eggplant, 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 Calcium +1322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +2800%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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 A +1730.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +1730.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Contains more Fats +6011.1%
Contains more Carbs +301.4%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 +257.1%
Contains more Fats +6011.1%
Contains more Carbs +301.4%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.7%
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.
Ice cream Eggplant
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 2.88g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 0.98g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.18g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 5.88g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 25kcal Ice cream
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 21.22g 3.53g Eggplant
Fiber 0.7g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 128mg 9mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.23mg Eggplant
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 105mg 24mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 80mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.69mg 0.16mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.008mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 23IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.039mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.037mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.281mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 5µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.009mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.037mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.045mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.064mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.047mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.011mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.043mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.053mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.034g Eggplant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.016g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.076g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Eggplant
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
17%
Ice cream
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.

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