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Squash, winter, all varieties, raw vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between squash, winter, all varieties, raw and eggplant

  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, eggplant has more fiber.
  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 27% more.
  • Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has 6 times more vitamin C than eggplant. Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has 12.3mg of vitamin C, while eggplant has 2.2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, winter, all varieties, 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 10% 8.4% 31% 22% 24% 5.7% 9.9% 0.52% 21% 2.2%
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 CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +152.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~24mg

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 41% 23% 2.4% 0% 7.5% 14% 9.4% 11% 36% 0% 2.8% 18% 5.5%
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% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 8.59 g
Water: 89.76 g
Other: 0.57 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 CarbsCarbs +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%
~equal in Protein ~0.98g
~equal in Water ~92.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.056 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squash, winter, all varieties, raw Eggplant DV% diff.
Vitamin C 12.3mg 2.2mg 11%
Vitamin A 68µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.084mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 3g 6%
Potassium 350mg 229mg 4%
Iron 0.58mg 0.23mg 4%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.232mg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 3.5µg 2%
Calcium 28mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.188mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.037mg 2%
Choline 10mg 6.9mg 1%
Folate 24µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.649mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.039mg 1%
Carbs 8.59g 5.88g 1%
Copper 0.071mg 0.081mg 1%
Calories 34kcal 25kcal 0%
Protein 0.95g 0.98g 0%
Fats 0.13g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 7.09g 2.88g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.21mg 0.16mg 0%
Phosphorus 23mg 24mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.034g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.016g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.056g 0.076g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 0.082mg 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 0.053mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw Eggplant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
13%
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Squash, winter, all varieties, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170489/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.