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Russet potato vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Russet potato and Eggplant

  • Russet potato is higher than Eggplant in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 21% more than Eggplant.
  • Russet potato contains 5 times more Iron than Eggplant. While Russet potato contains 1.07mg of Iron, Eggplant contains only 0.23mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Russet potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +365.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +365.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 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 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.4%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +24%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +168.4%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +24%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 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 +40.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +327%
Contains more Fructose +381.3%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 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 +50%
Contains more Glucose +327%
Contains more Fructose +381.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 2.88g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.98g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 21.44g 5.88g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 25kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 1.08g 3.53g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 18mg 9mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.23mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 24mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 229mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.35mg 0.16mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.081mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 8.3mg 2.2mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.039mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.037mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.649mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.281mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.084mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 22µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.037mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.045mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.064mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.047mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.011mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.043mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.053mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.023mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.034g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.