Greek Yogurt vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
greek yogurt
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and eggplant:
- Eggplant has 35.1 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
- Eggplant has 66% less calories than greek yogurt.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant contains more niacin.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
- Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 66% less calories than greek yogurt - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 82% |
| Fat | 24% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 915% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 35.1 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and eggplant are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Eggplant has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant contains more niacin. Both greek yogurt and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Greek Yogurt | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than greek yogurt - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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 greek yogurt and eggplant contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Greek Yogurt | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Greek Yogurt | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Greek Yogurt | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.067 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than greek yogurt - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is eggplant or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 920% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does eggplant or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does eggplant or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.