Eggplant vs. Zucchini

Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Zucchini


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

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

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

  • Both eggplant and zucchini are high in potassium.
  • Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Zucchini has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
  • Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of eggplant and zucchini 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:80:6 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Eggplant Zucchini
Protein 14% 24%
Carbohydrates 80% 62%
Fat 6% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in zucchini comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than zucchini - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

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Both eggplant and zucchini are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 714% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Zucchini has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both eggplant and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Eggplant Zucchini
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.037 MG 0.094 MG
Niacin 0.649 MG 0.451 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.281 MG 0.204 MG
Vitamin B6 0.084 MG 0.163 MG
Folate 22 UG 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.

potassium

Both eggplant and zucchini are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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 Zucchini
Quercetin 0.04 mg 0.66 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 Zucchini
beta-carotene 14 UG 120 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 36 UG 2125 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.

Eggplant Zucchini
alpha linoleic acid 0.013 G 0.061 G
Total 0.013 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

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

Eggplant Zucchini
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.03 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.001 G
Total 0.063 G 0.031 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 Zucchini .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does eggplant or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?
Eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.

Does eggplant or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and zucchini contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in zucchini comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.

Does eggplant or zucchini contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and zucchini are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.