Butterhead Lettuce vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and eggplant:
- Both butterhead lettuce and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has more folate.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 82% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 173% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and eggplant are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 165 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 28 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more folate. Both butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 289% more calcium than eggplant - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 439% more iron than eggplant - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and eggplant are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce has a little more potassium (4%) than eggplant by weight - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or eggplant better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does butterhead lettuce or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and eggplant are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce has a little more potassium ( 0%) than eggplant by weight - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.