Jackfruit vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has 74% less calories than jackfruit.
- Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Eggplant has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 74% less calories than jackfruit - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 523% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both jackfruit and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Jackfruit | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 167% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 96% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,
| Jackfruit | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than jackfruit - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does eggplant or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 80% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 100% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.