What is Eggplant ? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Eggplant ?

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.

What does Eggplant Taste Like?

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

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Eggplant Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (cubes)82g

Cup (cubes) Eggplant

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	21kcal	1%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	5g	5%
Sugars	3g	17%
Fiber	2g	19%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%

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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 5 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Eggplant ?

1 Cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Eggplant ?

1 Cup (cubes) of Eggplant contains 18 g of sugar.

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

There are 21 calories in 1 Cup (cubes) of Eggplant .

How many calories are in 1 Eggplant Peeled of Eggplant ?

There are 115 calories in 1 Eggplant Peeled of Eggplant .

How many calories are in 1 Eggplant Unpeeled of Eggplant ?

There are 137 calories in 1 Eggplant Unpeeled of Eggplant .

How many calories are in 1 pound of Eggplant ?

There are 113 calories in 1 pound of Eggplant .

How many calories are in 1 oz of Eggplant ?

There are 7 calories in 1 oz of Eggplant .