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Seaweed vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Eggplant

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Eggplant is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 52% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 117 times more Sodium than Eggplant. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Eggplant contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +764.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more IronIron +1139.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 1.4% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1785.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +718.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +901.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +512.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed 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 Seaweed Eggplant Opinion
Calories 43kcal 25kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.98g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.18g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 2.2mg Seaweed
Net carbs 8.27g 2.88g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 5.88g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 14mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 9mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 229mg Eggplant
Iron 2.85mg 0.23mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 3.53g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 3g Eggplant
Copper 0.13mg 0.081mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.16mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 24mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 2mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 116IU 23IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.3mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.039mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.037mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.281mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Vitamin K 66µg 3.5µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 22µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 6.9mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.016g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.076g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.037mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.045mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.064mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.047mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.011mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.043mg
Valine 0.072mg 0.053mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.023mg Seaweed
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Eggplant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.