Blackberry vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and blackberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Eggplant has more Vitamin B6.
- Eggplant is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is similar to eggplant for protein, carbs and fat. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 52% dietary fiber and 48% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Blackberry has 77% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and blackberry are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 855% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more Vitamin B6. Both blackberry and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 222% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than blackberry - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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,
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.58 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,
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.186 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Blackberry or Eggplant .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does eggplant or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.