Eggplant vs Sweetcorn – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing eggplant to sweetcorn, we picked the corn.
Why?
In terms of macros, the sweetcorn has more than 3x the protein and carbs for only very marginally less fiber, so on balance, much as we do love fiber, we’re calling this one a notional win for sweetcorn on macronutrient density.
In the category of vitamins, eggplant has more of vitamins E and K, while sweetcorn has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and C, winning easily on this round.
Looking at minerals, eggplant has more calcium, copper, and manganese, while sweetcorn has more iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, winning another round.
In other considerations, sweetcorn has more polyphenols and other beneficial phytochemicals (it’s a great source of lutein, for example), so that’s one more round in corn’s favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for sweetcorn, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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