Eggplant, raw
FDC 169228cup, cubes (82 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 87 · -6 vs Vegetables medianMostly water by weight, eggplant still earns a respectable 87 of 100 on the density scale, a Strong band placing it 36 of 60 in the Vegetables category. Its clearest strength is dietary fiber at a good 11% DV for very few calories.
It's typically roasted, grilled, or stewed into dishes like ratatouille and baba ghanoush, and a cup of cubes is the standard way it's measured. Its score sits below the Vegetables category median of 93, and shoppers wanting to compare a similar low-calorie vegetable might also look at tomatillos or turnips.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.18 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | |
| Protein | 0.98 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.15 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7.4 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.82 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169228Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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