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Mashed potato vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Eggplant different?

  • Mashed potato has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Eggplant is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Mashed potato covers your daily need of Sodium 13% more than Eggplant.
  • Mashed potato has 18 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Eggplant. Mashed potato has 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Eggplant has 0.076g.
  • Eggplant contains less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Eggplant, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
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 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +149.1%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Contains more Water +15.9%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 +68.4%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +149.1%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1665.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1665.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +160%
Contains more Glucose +690%
Contains more Fructose +670%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 47% 46%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.26 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +160%
Contains more Glucose +690%
Contains more Fructose +670%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 2.88g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.98g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.18g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 5.88g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 25kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.5g 3.53g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 18mg 9mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.23mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 24mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 229mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.098mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 23IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.3mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.649mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.084mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3.5µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.034g Eggplant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.016g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.076g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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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