Eggplant vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Cooked Yellow Corn


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of eggplant versus cooked yellow corn (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and yellow corn:

  • Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
  • Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
  • Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of eggplant and yellow corn 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:80:6 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Eggplant Yellow Corn
Protein 14% 12%
Carbohydrates 80% 76%
Fat 6% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Eggplant has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 25% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Yellow corn has 248% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both eggplant and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yellow corn has 150% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both eggplant and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Eggplant Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.037 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.649 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.281 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.084 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 22 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Eggplant and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.

potassium

Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium (5%) than yellow corn by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 Yellow Corn
beta-carotene 14 UG 66 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 36 UG 906 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both eggplant and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Eggplant Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.013 G 0.018 G
Total 0.013 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.

Eggplant Yellow Corn
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.586 G
Total 0.063 G 0.586 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Eggplant or Yellow Corn .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does eggplant or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?
Eggplant has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.

Does eggplant or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

Does eggplant or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and yellow corn are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium ( 10%) than yellow corn by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.

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