Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Eggplant
Per 100 grams, eggplant is the lighter choice by 20 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butternut Squash | Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 25 |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 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, butternut squash or eggplant?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and eggplant has 25. Eggplant is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or eggplant?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; eggplant has 1 g. They're tied on protein.
Is butternut squash 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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