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Potato vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Eggplant

  • Eggplant has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus than Potato.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 17% more than Eggplant.
  • Potato has 5 times more Iron than Eggplant. While Potato has 1.08mg of Iron, Eggplant has only 0.23mg.
  • Potato has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Manganese - 0.232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Manganese - 0.232

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
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% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 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 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.1%
Contains more Carbs +259.7%
Contains more Other +101.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +155.1%
Contains more Carbs +259.7%
Contains more Other +101.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +53.8%
Contains more Glucose +259.1%
Contains more Fructose +352.9%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 +53.8%
Contains more Glucose +259.1%
Contains more Fructose +352.9%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 2.88g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.98g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 21.15g 5.88g Potato
Calories 93kcal 25kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 1.18g 3.53g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 15mg 9mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.23mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 24mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 229mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.36mg 0.16mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.081mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 9.6mg 2.2mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.039mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.037mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.649mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.281mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.084mg Potato
Folate 28µg 22µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.009mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.037mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.045mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.064mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.047mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.011mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.043mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.053mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.023mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.034g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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%
Potato
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.034 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

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/170093/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.