Eggplant vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and green bean:
- Both eggplant and green bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Green bean has more riboflavin.
- Green bean has signficantly more calcium than eggplant.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 11% more dietary fiber than green bean - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and green bean are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 455% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 34 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 11 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more riboflavin. Both eggplant and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has signficantly more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 348% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and green bean are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium (9%) than green bean by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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,
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 2.73 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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,
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and green bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.044 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does eggplant or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.
Does eggplant or green bean contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and green bean are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium ( 10%) than green bean by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.