Milk vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and eggplant:
- Eggplant has 35.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant contains more niacin and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 50% less calories than milk - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 82% |
| Fat | 35% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 237% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 35.9 times less saturated fat than milk - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and eggplant are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and eggplant are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than eggplant - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 64% more potassium than milk - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, both milk and eggplant contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.066 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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 50% less calories than milk - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does eggplant or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does eggplant or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.