Calorie comparison
Beets vs Eggplant
Per 100 grams, eggplant is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 25 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🍆 Eggplant
1 cup cubed (82 g)
21 cal
0.8 g protein · 4.9 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or eggplant?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and eggplant has 25. Eggplant is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or eggplant?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; eggplant has 1 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or eggplant better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward eggplant — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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