Rice vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Rice and Eggplant
- Rice is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Eggplant is richer in Fiber, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rice is 13% higher.
- Rice contains 5 times more Iron than Eggplant. Rice contains 1.2mg of Iron, while Eggplant contains 0.23mg.
- Rice contains less Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 IronIron | +421.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +554.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +379.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.076g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 2.69g | 0.98g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.77g | 2.88g |
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 5.88g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 35mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.081mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.232mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.649mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg | 6.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.076g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.045mg |
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| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.064mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.053mg |
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| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.023mg |
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| Fructose | 1.54g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.