Beer vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and eggplant:
- Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
| Beer | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and beer are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than beer - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beer | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 748% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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, both beer and eggplant contain small amounts of quercetin.
| Beer | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does beer or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.