Eggplant vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and yellow corn:
- Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 25% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 248% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 150% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both eggplant and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium (5%) than yellow corn by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both eggplant and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Eggplant | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.586 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does eggplant or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium ( 10%) than yellow corn by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.