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Potato wedges vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Eggplant different?

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat than Eggplant.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 20% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 91 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Eggplant. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Eggplant contains only 0.016g.
  • Potato wedges have less Sugar.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Eggplant, raw are the varieties 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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
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 +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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 C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.5%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +333.7%
Contains more Other +97%
Contains more Water +35.1%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +175.5%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +333.7%
Contains more Other +97%
Contains more Water +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.88g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.98g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.18g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 5.88g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 25kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.3g 3.53g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 15mg 9mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.23mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 24mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 229mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.37mg 0.16mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 11.2mg 2.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.039mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.037mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.649mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.084mg Potato wedges
Folate 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
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
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.016g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.076g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.