Egg vs. Passion Fruit
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Passion Fruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
passion fruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and passion fruit:
- Egg has 29.2 times less sugar than passion fruit.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit, however, passion fruit contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, passion fruit contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than passion fruit.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Passion fruit has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Passion fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and passion fruit has 32% less calories than egg - passion fruit has 97 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to passion fruit per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for passion fruit, 8:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 86% |
| Fat | 62% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Passion fruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 29.2 times less sugar than passion fruit - passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 471% more protein than passion fruit - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Passion fruit has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg - passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and passion fruit are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and passion fruit does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and passion fruit has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and passion fruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Passion fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg - passion fruit has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 150% more Vitamin A than passion fruit - passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than passion fruit - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and passion fruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Passion fruit and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - passion fruit has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, passion fruit contains more niacin. Both egg and passion fruit contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 367% more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Passion fruit and egg contain similar amounts of iron - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Passion fruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than egg - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit per 100 grams, however, passion fruit contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 743 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Egg | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Egg | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.41 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) .
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FAQ
Does passion fruit or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and passion fruit has 30% less calories than egg - passion fruit has 97 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is passion fruit or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 470% more protein than passion fruit - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does passion fruit or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does passion fruit or egg contain more potassium?
Passion fruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than egg - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.