Eggplant vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin.
- Eggplant has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and eggplant has 75% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ketchup per calorie. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 96% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 900% more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and eggplant has 83% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and eggplant are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has 25 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin. Both eggplant and ketchup contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Eggplant | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and eggplant are high in potassium. Ketchup has 23% more potassium than eggplant - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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,
| Eggplant | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and ketchup contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.039 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and eggplant has 80% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does ketchup or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and eggplant are high in potassium. Ketchup has 20% more potassium than eggplant - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.