Apple vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Eggplant has 52% less calories than apple.
- Eggplant has 57% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Eggplant has 66% less sugar than apple.
- Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Eggplant is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 52% less calories than apple - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 57% less carbohydrates than apple - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and apple are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 25% more dietary fiber than apple - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 66% less sugar than apple - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and apple are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both apple and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Apple | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and apple contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than apple - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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, both apple and eggplant contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Eggplant .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 50% less calories than apple - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does eggplant or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apple - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.