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Sunflower oil vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower oil and Eggplant

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , yet Eggplant is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 272% higher.
  • Sunflower oil contains 382 times more Saturated Fat than Eggplant. Sunflower oil contains 13g of Saturated Fat, while Eggplant contains 0.034g.

Food types used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
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 E +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55455.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +55455.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 0g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 100g 0.18g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 884kcal 25kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0g 3.53g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 0mg 9mg Eggplant
Iron 0mg 0.23mg Eggplant
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 0mg 24mg Eggplant
Potassium 0mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 0mg 2mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.16mg Eggplant
Copper 0mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0µg 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.3mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 0µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 5.4µg 3.5µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0mg 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0mg 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0mg 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 13g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 0.016g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.076g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil 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
70%
Sunflower oil
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.