Eggplant vs Pumpkin – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing eggplant to pumpkin, we picked the pumpkin.
Why?
Both have their strong points!
In terms of macros, eggplant starts off well with 6x the fiber for approximately the same carbs and protein, winning in this category.
In the category of vitamins, eggplant has more of vitamins B3, B6, B9, and K, while pumpkin has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, C, and E, winning in this round.
Looking at minerals, eggplant has more magnesium and manganese, while pumpkin has more calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, winning another round.
Adding up the sections makes an overall win for pumpkin, but by all means enjoy either or both, as fiber is great and so is plant diversity!
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