Eggplant vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Eggplant and Tomato different?
- Eggplant has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Tomato is richer in Vitamin C.
- Tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Eggplant.
- Eggplant has 3 times more Fiber than Tomato. Eggplant has 3g of Fiber, while Tomato has 1.2g.
Eggplant, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Sodium
-60%
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Copper
+37.3%
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Manganese
+103.5%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+11.1%
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Iron
+17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Potassium - 237
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Sodium
-60%
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Copper
+37.3%
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Manganese
+103.5%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+11.1%
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Iron
+17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Potassium - 237
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
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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Vitamin B2
+94.7%
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Vitamin B5
+215.7%
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Folate
+46.7%
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Vitamin A
+3521.7%
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Vitamin E
+80%
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Vitamin C
+522.7%
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Vitamin K
+125.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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Vitamin B2
+94.7%
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Vitamin B5
+215.7%
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Folate
+46.7%
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Vitamin A
+3521.7%
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Vitamin E
+80%
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Vitamin C
+522.7%
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Vitamin K
+125.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.4%
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Carbs
+51.2%
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Other
+29.4%
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Fats
+11.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52
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Protein
+11.4%
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Carbs
+51.2%
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+29.4%
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Fats
+11.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+93.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
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Saturated Fat
-17.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+93.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+26.4%
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Fructose
+12.4%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+26.4%
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Fructose
+12.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.88g | 2.69g |
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| Protein | 0.98g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 5.88g | 3.89g |
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| Calories | 25kcal | 18kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.54g | 1.37g |
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| Sugar | 3.53g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 24mg | |
| Potassium | 229mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.059mg |
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| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.114mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 833IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 13.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 7.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.014mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.083g |
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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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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