White Beans vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of White Beans and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white beans
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white beans and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and white beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than white bean.
- White bean has more thiamin and folate, however, eggplant contains more niacin.
- White bean has signficantly more protein than eggplant.
- White bean is a great source of iron.
- White bean is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bean is high in calories and eggplant has 78% less calories than white bean - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. White beans has a macronutrient ratio of 25:73:2 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Beans | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than white bean - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and white beans are high in dietary fiber. White bean has 60% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and white beans contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and white bean has 0.29g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bean has signficantly more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and white beans are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than white bean - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bean has more thiamin and folate, however, eggplant contains more niacin. Both white beans and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Beans | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.096 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.113 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 711% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
iron
White bean is a great source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 98% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, white bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| White Beans | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white beans and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Beans | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.067 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?White bean is high in calories and eggplant has 80% less calories than white bean - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.
Does eggplant or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than white bean - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or white beans contain more calcium?
White bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 710% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or white beans contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 100% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.