Carrots vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 82% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than carrot by weight - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and carrots are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 168% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both carrots and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 267% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.21 mg | 0.04 mg |
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,
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrots and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.1 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.
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FAQ
Does eggplant or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does eggplant or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does eggplant or carrots contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.