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Potato vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato and Eggplant

  • Eggplant contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium than Potato.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Potato. Potato contains 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Eggplant contains 0.084mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%

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.
Potato
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Other +69.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.5%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +109.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Other +69.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +52.9%
Contains more Glucose +409.7%
Contains more Fructose +492.3%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 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 +52.9%
Contains more Glucose +409.7%
Contains more Fructose +492.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 2.88g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.98g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 17.49g 5.88g Potato
Calories 77kcal 25kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.82g 3.53g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 12mg 9mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.23mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 24mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 229mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.3mg 0.16mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.081mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 19.7mg 2.2mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.039mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.649mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.281mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.084mg Potato
Folate 15µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 2µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.009mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.037mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.045mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg 0.064mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg 0.047mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.011mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.043mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.053mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.023mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
18%
Potato
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.