Morel Mushroom vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
morel mushroom
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and eggplant:
- Both morel mushroom and eggplant are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Morel mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, eggplant contains more folate.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 82% |
| Fat | 14% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and eggplant are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom is very similar to morel mushroom for dietary fiber - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom has 218% more protein than eggplant - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and eggplant are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than eggplant - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, eggplant contains more folate. Both morel mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Morel Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 378% more calcium than eggplant - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than eggplant - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 79% more potassium than eggplant - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Morel Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.063 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 G | 0.063 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Is morel mushroom or eggplant better for protein?
Morel mushroom has 220% more protein than eggplant - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or eggplant contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than eggplant - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 80% more potassium than eggplant - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.