Pasta vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and pasta are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Pasta is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and eggplant has 93% less calories than pasta - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is similar to eggplant for protein, carbs and fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 82% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 92% less carbohydrates than pasta - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and pasta are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for dietary fiber - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and pasta contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and pasta are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than pasta - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pasta and eggplant contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 133% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and pasta are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to pasta for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg 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 pasta and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pasta | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 36 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pasta and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pasta | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.54 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than pasta - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does eggplant or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
Does eggplant or pasta contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and pasta are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to pasta for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.