Orange vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and orange are high in dietary fiber.
- Eggplant has 61% less sugar than orange.
- Eggplant is a great source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 46% less calories than orange - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and orange are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 25% more dietary fiber than orange - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 61% less sugar than orange - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and orange are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin. Both orange and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 378% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 36% more potassium than orange - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does eggplant or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 50% less calories than orange - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does eggplant or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.