Beer vs. Eggplant

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Eggplant


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus eggplant (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and eggplant:

  • Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and eggplant is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.

Beer Eggplant
Protein 5% 14%
Carbohydrates 33% 80%
Fat ~ 6%
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

dietary fiber

Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beer has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both eggplant and beer are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Eggplant has more Vitamin C than beer - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Eggplant and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Eggplant has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and eggplant contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Beer Eggplant
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.037 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.649 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 0.281 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.084 MG
Folate 6 UG 22 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 748% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg 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, both beer and eggplant contain small amounts of quercetin.

Beer Eggplant
kaempferol 0.81 mg ~
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.02 mg 0.04 mg



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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Eggplant .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .

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FAQ

Does beer or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.

Does beer or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

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