Eggplant vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and onion:
- Eggplant has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is lighter in carbs and similar to onion for protein and fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 76% more dietary fiber than onion - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and onion are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has 236% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both eggplant and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Onion has 156% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 57% more potassium than onion - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg 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,
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 20.3 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 5.01 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.65 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.03 mg |
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 eggplant and onion contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.013 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 eggplant or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does eggplant or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.