Canned Tuna vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and eggplant has 80% less calories than canned tuna - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 82% |
| Fat | 22% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than eggplant - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Eggplant has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Canned Tuna | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 322% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and canned tuna are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.013 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.063 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and eggplant has 80% less calories than canned tuna - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is eggplant or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does eggplant or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than eggplant - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does eggplant or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and canned tuna are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.