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Tomato and Eggplant

Tomato
Eggplant
Eggplant and Tomato


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems   
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   
Side Effects
Heart burn   
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
No   
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
3.90 g   
99+
5.88 g   
99+
Fiber
1.20 g   
34
3.00 g   
20
Sugar
2.60 g   
99+
3.53 g   
99+
Protein
0.90 g   
30
0.98 g   
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23   
5
0.17   
10
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg   
14
Not Available   
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.04 mg   
25
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.04 mg   
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg   
27
0.65 mg   
19
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg   
99+
0.28 mg   
17
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.08 mg   
18
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg   
20
22.00 mcg   
12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg   
99+
2.20 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg   
18
0.30 mg   
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg   
9
3.50 mcg   
19
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg   
3
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg   
10
36.00 mcg   
24
Choline
6.70 mg   
16
6.90 mg   
15
Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.18 g   
35
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
237.00 mg   
28
229.00 mg   
31
Iron
0.27 mg   
38
0.23 mg   
99+
Sodium
5.00 mg   
15
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
10.00 mg   
34
9.00 mg   
35
Magnesium
11.00 mg   
24
14.00 mg   
20
Zinc
0.17 mg   
16
0.16 mg   
17
Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
24.00 mg   
21
Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.23 mg   
19
Copper
0.06 mg   
38
0.08 mg   
28
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.30 mcg   
14
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
3.00 mg   
35
13.00 mg   
28
Omega 6s
80.00 mg   
24
63.00 mg   
28
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
7.00 mg   
12
Water Content
94.52 g   
2
92.30 g   
5
Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.66 g   
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal   
99+
25.00 kcal   
39
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
Not Available   
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal   
99+
30.00 kcal   
38
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable   
Fruit vegetable, Tropical   
Season
All seasons   
Spring, Summer   
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson   
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow   
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black   
Inside Color
Red   
White   
Shape
Round   
Oval   
Texture
Juicy   
Fleshy   
Taste
Sour, Sweet   
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy   
Origin
Central America, South America   
India   
Grows on
Bushes   
Bushes   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam   
Sandy loam   
Soil pH
6-6.8   
6-7   
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm   
Warm to hot climate   
Facts
Facts about
  • 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 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
No   
Beer
Yes   
No   
Spirits
No   
No   
Cocktails
Yes   
No   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
China   
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey   
Top Importer
Nigeria   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Netherlands   
China   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum   
Solanum melongena   
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum   
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum   
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. lycopersicum   
S. melongena   
Generic Group
Nightshade   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Tomato and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Eggplant with peel is 18.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato and Eggplant 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 Tomato and Eggplant is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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