Eggplant vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and spirulina:
- Both eggplant and spirulina are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Eggplant has 76.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than eggplant, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and eggplant has 91% less calories than spirulina - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 25% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than spirulina - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has 20% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 57 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 76.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 359% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 28 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 15 times more Vitamin E than eggplant - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 629% more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 122 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 495% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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, spirulina has more beta-carotene than eggplant per 100 grams, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 1.254 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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FAQ
Does eggplant or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than spirulina - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is eggplant or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 57 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does eggplant or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 80% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 122 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does eggplant or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 500% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.