Eggplant, pickled
FDC 169892cup (136 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 1 · -92 vs Vegetables medianPickled eggplant scores just 1 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, the lowest in the Vegetables category, ranking dead last at 60 of 60 against a category median of 93. There are no standout nutrients logged here, and at 49 calories per 100 g the scoring reflects a pickled condiment rather than a fresh vegetable serving.
It's served as a tangy, brined side dish or antipasto component, often alongside cheese or bread, a cup portion weighs about 136 g. It is high in sodium at 1670 mg per 100 g, the trade-off of the pickling brine, though it is genuinely low in calories and low in sugar by the numbers. Catsup, low sodium is a same-category alternative for those wanting to keep sodium down.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 67 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.95 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 6.5 g | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169892Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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