What is Breaded Eggplant? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Breaded Eggplant?

Breaded eggplant is eggplant that has been sliced, dipped in beaten egg and then breadcrumbs, and then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It can be served with marinara sauce and mozzarella as an appetizer or light main course.

What does Breaded Eggplant Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs are made from dry bread. The bread is crumbled, dehydrated and ground into a coarse meal. Breadcrumbs are extremely dry, crunchy and have a mild wheat flavor. The are often a light brown or off white in color. Breadcrumbs are used in much of the Western world as a crunchy coating to meats, fish and deep fried croquettes.

egg

Eggs are an incredibly versatile protein and binder. Most eggs used in cooking come from hens and are usually unfertilized. Eggs are oval shaped and roughly 53 mm in length and 40 mm in width. Eggs have a hard, but thin and delicate shell that is brown or white and occasionally green. Inside is the clear and glossy white, with a slimy texture and in the center is the yellow opaque, round shaped yolk. Once cooked, the whites become opaque. Eggs can be scrambled, fried, boiled, and more. They are used in desserts and baked goods as a binder. Egg is also used as a wash to glaze items or dip meat into before breading it. The flavor is mild and sulfurous. It has many uses.

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

Breaded Eggplant Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 8 oz227g

8 oz

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	350kcal	18%
Fats	14g	18%
Sat. fats	2g	9%
Mono. Fats	7g	16%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	45g	15%
Sugars	9g	18%
Fiber	7g	25%
Proteins	14g	18%
Cholesterol	134mg	45%
Sodium	436mg	19%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Breaded Eggplant?

8 oz of Breaded Eggplant contains 14 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Breaded Eggplant?

8 oz of Breaded Eggplant contains 45 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Breaded Eggplant?

8 oz of Breaded Eggplant contains 14 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Breaded Eggplant?

8 oz of Breaded Eggplant contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 8 oz of Breaded Eggplant?

There are 350 calories in 8 oz of Breaded Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Breaded Eggplant?

There are 44 calories in 1 oz of Breaded Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Breaded Eggplant?

There are 699 calories in 1 pound of Breaded Eggplant.