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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of eggplant and tomato 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: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 and similar to tomato for protein and fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:80:6 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Eggplant Tomato
Protein 14% 17%
Carbohydrates 80% 74%
Fat 6% 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

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 Tomato
Quercetin 0.04 mg 0.58 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.09 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 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 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: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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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.