Cauliflower vs. Eggplant

Nutrition comparison of Cauliflower and Eggplant


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

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

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

  • Both eggplant and cauliflower are high in potassium.
  • Cauliflower has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cauliflower 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: Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cauliflower is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Cauliflower has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cauliflower Eggplant
Protein 25% 14%
Carbohydrates 66% 80%
Fat 9% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than cauliflower - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both eggplant and cauliflower are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cauliflower has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cauliflower and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.

Cauliflower Eggplant
Thiamin 0.05 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.06 MG 0.037 MG
Niacin 0.507 MG 0.649 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.667 MG 0.281 MG
Vitamin B6 0.184 MG 0.084 MG
Folate 57 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cauliflower has 144% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.

potassium

Both eggplant and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 31% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg 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,

Cauliflower Eggplant
apigenin 0.03 mg ~
luteolin 0.09 mg ~
kaempferol 0.36 mg ~
Quercetin 0.54 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,

Cauliflower Eggplant
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 36 UG
beta-carotene ~ 14 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cauliflower and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cauliflower Eggplant
alpha linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.013 G
Total 0.015 G 0.013 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than cauliflower per 100 grams.

Cauliflower Eggplant
other omega 6 0.003 G ~
linoleic acid 0.016 G 0.063 G
Total 0.019 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: Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .

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FAQ

Does eggplant or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?
Eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.

Does eggplant or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.

Does eggplant or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 30% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.