Whole Wheat Bread vs. Eggplant

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Eggplant


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of whole wheat bread versus eggplant (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and eggplant:

  • Both whole wheat bread and eggplant are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron.
  • Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat bread and eggplant is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Whole wheat bread is high in calories and eggplant has 91% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Wheat Bread Eggplant
Protein 20% 14%
Carbohydrates 66% 80%
Fat 14% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 86% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both whole wheat bread and eggplant are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 147% more dietary fiber than eggplant - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Whole wheat bread and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than eggplant - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both whole wheat bread and eggplant are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Whole wheat bread and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Eggplant and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Whole wheat bread and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole wheat bread and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole wheat bread and eggplant contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Whole Wheat Bread Eggplant
Thiamin 0.279 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.131 MG 0.037 MG
Niacin 4.042 MG 0.649 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.336 MG 0.281 MG
Vitamin B6 0.263 MG 0.084 MG
Folate 75 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than eggplant - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 987% more iron than eggplant - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Both whole wheat bread and eggplant are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to eggplant for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg 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, both whole wheat bread and eggplant contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Wheat Bread Eggplant
beta-carotene 1 UG 14 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 94 UG 36 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Eggplant
alpha linoleic acid 0.205 G 0.013 G
Total 0.205 G 0.013 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Eggplant
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 1.667 G 0.063 G
Total 1.669 G 0.063 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Eggplant .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .

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FAQ

Does whole wheat bread or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.

Does whole wheat bread or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

Does whole wheat bread or eggplant contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than eggplant - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.

Does whole wheat bread or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and eggplant are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to eggplant for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.