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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  
36
3.00 g  
21
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  
16
3.00 mcg  
34
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  
20
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  
21
0.30 mg  
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg  
9
3.50 mcg  
20
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg  
3
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg  
12
36.00 mcg  
27
Choline
6.70 mg  
20
6.90 mg  
19
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  
35
9.00 mg  
36
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  
33
0.23 mg  
22
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  
39
13.00 mg  
31
Omega 6s
80.00 mg  
24
63.00 mg  
28
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
22
7.00 mg  
22
Water Content
94.52 g  
2
92.30 g  
6
Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.66 g  
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal  
99+
25.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
18.00 kcal  
99+
25.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal  
99+
24.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
40
212.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal  
99+
24.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal  
99+
30.00 kcal  
40
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal  
37
-  
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal  
99+
170.00 kcal  
99+
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  
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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 18.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal 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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