Eggplant vs ratatouille: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: eggplant scores 85/100 and ratatouille 82/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Eggplant
25 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cubed: 82 g
Ratatouille
68 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesEggplant25 vs 68 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberEggplant3 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even3.5 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumRatatouille229 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatEggplant<0.1 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Eggplant, 100 g | Ratatouille, 100 g | Eggplant, 82 g | Ratatouille, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 68 kcal | 21 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 6.2 g | 4.8 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3.8 g | 2.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2.1 g | 2.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.7 g | <0.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 33 mg | 1.8 mg | 83 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 46 µg | 0.8 µg | 114 µg |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 275 mg | 188 mg | 689 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 17 mg | 7.4 mg | 44 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 17 mg | 11 mg | 41 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 181 mg | 1.6 mg | 453 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.