Eggplant vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and ginger root:
- Both eggplant and ginger root are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has 67% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Eggplant has 69% less calories than ginger root.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 69% less calories than ginger root - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 67% less carbohydrates than ginger root - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than ginger root - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and ginger root are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has 127% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both eggplant and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 81% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.12 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: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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 eggplant or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than ginger root - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does eggplant or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 80% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.