Eggplant vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and tomato:
- Both eggplant and tomato are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has more pantothenic acid.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 75% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than tomato - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and tomato are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 523% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more pantothenic acid. Both eggplant and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Eggplant | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and tomato are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Eggplant | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.08 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does eggplant or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does eggplant or tomato contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and tomato are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.