Carrot vs Eggplant – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing carrots to eggplant, we picked the carrots.
Why?
In terms of macros, carrots have slightly more carbs, though the fiber content means it can’t be construed as a negative in terms of glycemic health, so we’ll call this round either a tie (which is fair) or a slight win to carrots if you want the extra carbs.
In the category of vitamins, carrots have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C, E, and K, while eggplant is not higher in any vitamins; an easy win for carrots here.
Looking at minerals, this ones’s closer: carrots have more calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while eggplant has more copper, magnesium, manganese, and selenium, yielding a modest-yet-clear 5:4 win to carrots in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for carrots, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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