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Sweet onion vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sweet onion and Eggplant

  • Sweet onion has less Fiber, and Manganese than Eggplant.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, sweet, 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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
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6
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Eggplant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%

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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
:
7
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Vitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Folate - 22
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Eggplant
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 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
1
:
4
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 92.3
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Eggplant
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
:
0
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Sucrose +176.9%
Contains more Glucose +43%
Contains more Fructose +31.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Sweet onion
14% 45% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 2.02 g
Lactose: 0.02 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Eggplant
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 Sucrose +176.9%
Contains more Glucose +43%
Contains more Fructose +31.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 2.88g Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 0.08g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 7.55g 5.88g Sweet onion
Calories 32kcal 25kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g 1.54g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g 3.53g Eggplant
Fiber 0.9g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 20mg 9mg Sweet onion
Iron 0.26mg 0.23mg Sweet onion
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Sweet onion
Potassium 119mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 8mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Eggplant
Copper 0.056mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.076mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 1IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 4.8mg 2.2mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.039mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.084mg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 22µg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
Threonine 0.018mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.025mg 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.033mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.009mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.02mg 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.011mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion 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
7%
Sweet onion
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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.

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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.