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Nopales vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nopales and Eggplant

  • Eggplant has less Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Nopales' daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% more.
  • Nopales have 4 times more Vitamin C than Eggplant. Nopales have 9.3mg of Vitamin C, while Eggplant has 2.2mg.
  • Nopales are lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nopales, raw 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 +1722.2%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1722.2%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%

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 +1887%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +1887%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%
Equal in Water - 92.3
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 +34.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 1.32g 0.98g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 3.33g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 16kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 1.15g 3.53g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 164mg 9mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.23mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 14mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 24mg Eggplant
Potassium 257mg 229mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.25mg 0.16mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.457mg 0.232mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 23IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 9.3mg 2.2mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.037mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 3µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 5.3µg 3.5µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg 0.037mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.045mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg 0.064mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.047mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg 0.011mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.043mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg 0.053mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.023mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.034g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.016g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.