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Eggplant and Tomato

Eggplant
Tomato
Tomato and Eggplant


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems  
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties  
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold  
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling  
Heart burn  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
No  
Yes  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed  
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
5.88 g  
99+
3.90 g  
99+
Fiber
3.00 g  
21
1.20 g  
36
Sugar
3.53 g  
99+
2.60 g  
99+
Protein
0.98 g  
27
0.90 g  
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17  
10
0.23  
5
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
42.00 mcg  
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
25
0.04 mg  
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
25
0.02 mg  
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg  
19
0.59 mg  
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg  
20
0.09 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
18
0.08 mg  
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg  
12
15.00 mcg  
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg  
99+
14.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg  
27
0.54 mg  
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg  
20
7.90 mcg  
9
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
2,573.00 mcg  
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg  
27
123.00 mcg  
12
Choline
6.90 mg  
19
6.70 mg  
20
Fat
0.18 g  
35
0.20 g  
33
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
229.00 mg  
31
237.00 mg  
28
Iron
0.23 mg  
99+
0.27 mg  
38
Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
5.00 mg  
15
Calcium
9.00 mg  
36
10.00 mg  
35
Magnesium
14.00 mg  
20
11.00 mg  
24
Zinc
0.16 mg  
17
0.17 mg  
16
Phosphorus
24.00 mg  
21
24.00 mg  
21
Manganese
0.23 mg  
22
0.11 mg  
33
Copper
0.08 mg  
28
0.06 mg  
38
Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.00 mcg  
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
13.00 mg  
31
3.00 mg  
39
Omega 6s
63.00 mg  
28
80.00 mg  
24
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
22
7.00 mg  
22
Water Content
92.30 g  
6
94.52 g  
2
Ash
0.66 g  
18
0.50 g  
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal  
99+
18.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
25.00 kcal  
99+
18.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
24.00 kcal  
99+
16.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
212.00 kcal  
99+
258.00 kcal  
40
Calories in Canned Form
24.00 kcal  
99+
17.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal  
40
17.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Jam
-  
110.00 kcal  
37
Calories in Pie
170.00 kcal  
99+
150.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical  
Berry, Fruit vegetable  
Season
Spring, Summer  
All seasons  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White  
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
Yes  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black  
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow  
Inside Color
White  
Red  
Shape
Oval  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy  
Sour, Sweet  
Origin
India  
Central America, South America  
Grows on
Bushes  
Bushes  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam  
Loam, Sandy loam  
Soil pH
6-7  
6-6.8  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate  
Sunny, Warm  
Facts
Facts about
  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No  
Yes  
Beer
No  
Yes  
Spirits
No  
No  
Cocktails
No  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China  
China  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey  
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Top Importer
United States of America  
Nigeria  
Top Exporter
China  
Netherlands  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena  
Solanum lycopersicum  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum  
Lycopersicon esculentum  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Asteridae  
Asteridae  
Order
Solanales  
Solanales  
Family
Solanaceae  
Solanaceae  
Genus
Solanum  
Solanum  
Species
S. melongena  
S. lycopersicum  
Generic Group
-  
Nightshade  
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Difference Between Eggplant and Tomato

We might think that Eggplant and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Tomato is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Tomato with peel is 25.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Tomato belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Tomato is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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