Eggplant vs Squash, summer, zucchini
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Both are low-calorie vegetables, but eggplant has 3x the fiber (3g vs 1g) and slightly more carbs (5.88g vs 3.11g) compared to zucchini. Zucchini is the lighter option at just 17 calories per 100g versus eggplant's 25. Protein is minimal in both, hovering around 1g.
Pro tip
Use zucchini as a low-cal pasta substitute (zoodles) and eggplant when you want something more filling with extra fiber. Watch out for eggplant's tendency to absorb oil during cooking — it can spike the calorie count fast.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Squash, summer, zucchini
Best for muscle gain
Squash, summer, zucchini
Best for low-carb
Squash, summer, zucchini
Macro Comparison
Eggplant: 100g (100g) | Squash, summer, zucchini: 100g (100g)
25
Eggplant
17
Squash, summer, zucchini
0.98g
Eggplant
1.21g
Squash, summer, zucchini
5.88g
Eggplant
3.11g
Squash, summer, zucchini
0.18g
Eggplant
0.32g
Squash, summer, zucchini
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
16%
Eggplant
28%
Squash, summer, zucchini
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| Nutrient | Eggplant | Squash, summer, zucchini |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | 17 |
| Protein | 1g | 1.2g |
| Carbs | 5.9g | 3.1g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3g |
| Fiber | 3g | 1g |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 2.5g |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.08g |
| Potassium | 229mg | 261mg |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg | 10mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 17.9mg |
| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.37mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Squash, summer, zucchini. With 17 calories and 1.21g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Squash, summer, zucchini. Squash, summer, zucchini delivers 1.21g protein per serving — 0.2g more than Eggplant.
For low-carb diets
Choose Squash, summer, zucchini with 3.11g carbs per serving.
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Is Eggplant or Squash, summer, zucchini better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Squash, summer, zucchini is the better choice. Eggplant has 25 calories and 0.98g protein per serving, while Squash, summer, zucchini has 17 calories and 1.21g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Eggplant or Squash, summer, zucchini?
Squash, summer, zucchini has more protein per serving. Eggplant provides 0.98g and Squash, summer, zucchini provides 1.21g of protein.
Can I eat both eggplant and squash, summer, zucchini together?
Yes! Combining eggplant and squash, summer, zucchini gives you 42 calories and 2.19g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.