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Pumpkin vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin and Eggplant

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Eggplant has more Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • Pumpkin has 3 times more Vitamin E than Eggplant. Pumpkin has 0.8mg of Vitamin E , while Eggplant has 0.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 +147.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 229
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
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 +147.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 229

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 +24921.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 +24921.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 92.3
Equal in Other - 0.66
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 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 +36.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 92.3
Equal in Other - 0.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 2.88g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 0.07g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 4.9g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 20kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 2.08g 3.53g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 15mg 9mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.57mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 30mg 24mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 229mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.16mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.081mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 5755IU 23IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.3mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 2.2mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.037mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 9µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 0.8µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
Threonine 0.021mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.034mg 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.039mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.008mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.025mg 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.011mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
37%
Pumpkin
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.