What is Eggplant? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Eggplant?

Eggplant is a vegetable in the nightshade family that was introduced to the Mediterranean region by Arabs in the early Middle Ages. The fruits are usually long and bulbous, with a dark purple skin, although there are varieties with different colors such as white or pink, or with a round shape. Eggplant is usually served cooked, either by roasting, grilling, frying, or steaming. When cooked, it has a soft, creamy texture and a mild taste that easily absorbs the flavor of the ingredients that it is cooked with.

What does Eggplant Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

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The eggplant is a deep purple vegetable. Some varieties are lavender, or speckled with white and purple, others are a creamy white. The common variety is large and oblong with an extra round bottom. Some are globe shaped, while others are long, or miniature. The skin is thin and the inside is a cream colored and spongy flesh with tiny dark seeds. When cooked, eggplant takes on a light brown or tan color. When well cooked, it is soft and has a creaminess to its texture. The flavor is mild, acidic and nutty. It pairs well in many savory dishes across the world.

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.

Eggplant Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 cup (cubes)101g

cup (cubes) Eggplant

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	74kcal	4%
Fats	5g	6%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	8g	3%
Sugars	3g	6%
Fiber	2g	7%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	387mg	17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Eggplant?

1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Eggplant?

1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 8 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Eggplant?

1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 5 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Eggplant?

1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 6 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant?

There are 74 calories in 1 cup (cubes) of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Eggplant?

There are 21 calories in 1 oz of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Eggplant?

There are 331 calories in 1 pound of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 eggplant of Eggplant?

There are 413 calories in 1 eggplant of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 small of Eggplant?

There are 315 calories in 1 small of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 medium of Eggplant?

There are 413 calories in 1 medium of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 large of Eggplant?

There are 498 calories in 1 large of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 cup (diced) of Eggplant?

There are 150 calories in 1 cup (diced) of Eggplant.

How many calories are in 1 slice of Eggplant?

There are 40 calories in 1 slice of Eggplant.