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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   
20
1.20 g   
34
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)
Not Available   
42.00 mcg   
14
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   
17
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   
23
0.54 mg   
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg   
19
7.90 mcg   
9
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
2,573.00 mcg   
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg   
24
123.00 mcg   
10
Choline
6.90 mg   
15
6.70 mg   
16
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   
35
10.00 mg   
34
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   
19
0.11 mg   
29
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   
28
3.00 mg   
35
Omega 6s
63.00 mg   
28
80.00 mg   
24
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
7.00 mg   
12
Water Content
92.30 g   
5
94.52 g   
2
Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.50 g   
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal   
39
18.00 kcal   
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
16.00 kcal   
29
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
258.00 kcal   
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
17.00 kcal   
27
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal   
38
17.00 kcal   
99+
Calories in Jam
Not Available   
110.00 kcal   
37
Calories in Pie
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
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 Not Available and Not Available 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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