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Pumpkin leaves vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin leaves and Eggplant?

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese in Pumpkin leaves are higher than in Eggplant.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 25% more.
  • Eggplant contains 97 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Eggplant contains 1µg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Eggplant, raw types 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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +865.2%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +865.2%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%

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 +8343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 A +8343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.4%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Equal in Water - 92.3
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +221.4%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.5%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 3.15g 0.98g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.18g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 19kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 39mg 9mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.23mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 24mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 229mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.081mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.232mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 23IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 11mg 2.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.039mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.037mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.649mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.084mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 22µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.009mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.037mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.045mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.064mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.047mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.011mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.043mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.053mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.023mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.016g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.