Broccoli vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and broccoli are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 82% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 15% more dietary fiber than broccoli - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 188% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and broccoli are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 30 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 28 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both broccoli and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 422% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 217% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 38% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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,
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.055 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does eggplant or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 40% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.