Eggplant
Eggplant is a type of fruit commonly used in grain dishes, grills, bbq, pastas, and much more!
The flavor profile for eggplant can be described as bitter and savory.
Eggplant contains over 16+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 7 minerals. Eggplant is also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Eggplant
There are 4 uses for eggplant. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Grain Dishes.
- Grills, BBQ.
- Pastas.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming eggplant.
- When shopping for eggplant, look for a firm and glossy globe that feels heavy for its size. Eggplants should feel firm but not hard, with a matte-gray color and no blemishes.
- Store unwashed eggplants in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you’re going to cook them, wrap the cut pieces in foil and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Don’t wash your eggplants until you’re ready to prepare them—they’ll get waterlogged otherwise!
- Roast eggplants in the oven or grill it on an outdoor grill until tender and golden brown, then slice or cube and use in any recipe that calls for cooked vegetables.
- Stir-fried eggplant with garlic and a little bit of soy sauce is another tasty way to get eggplant in.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy eggplant is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Eggplant - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
25
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 6g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Manganese 13%
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Copper 9%
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Vitamin B6 6%
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Folate 6%
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Pantothenic Acid 6%
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Magnesium 5%
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Niacin 5%
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Potassium 5%
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Vitamin K 4%
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Riboflavin 4%
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Thiamin 4%
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Vitamin C 3%
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Phosphorous 3%
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Choline 2%
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Vitamin E 2%
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Zinc 2%
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Iron 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Low in sodium.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.