Strawberries vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and eggplant:
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to eggplant for carbs. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 82% |
| Fat | 8% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and eggplant are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both strawberries and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 50% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.04 mg |
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 strawberries and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does strawberries or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.