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Potato chips vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Eggplant

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin K in Potato chips is higher than in Eggplant.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 59% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 322 times less Saturated Fat than Potato chips. Potato chips has 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Eggplant has 0.034g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 +166.7%
Contains more Iron +608.7%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +456.8%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +608.7%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +456.8%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +277.8%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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 E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +614.3%
Contains more Fats +19122.2%
Contains more Carbs +799.7%
Contains more Other +445.5%
Contains more Water +4757.9%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +614.3%
Contains more Fats +19122.2%
Contains more Carbs +799.7%
Contains more Other +445.5%
Contains more Water +4757.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 2.88g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.98g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.18g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 5.88g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 25kcal Potato chips
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.22g 3.53g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 9mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 14mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 229mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 1.09mg 0.16mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.081mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.232mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.3µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.3mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 2.2mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.039mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.649mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.281mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.084mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 22µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.5µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.009mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.045mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.064mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.047mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.011mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.043mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.053mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.023mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.016g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.076g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.