How Many Calories in Eggplant?
1 vanata medie (450g) = 113 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 vanata medie (450g) contains 113 calories.
Best time: At lunch or dinner, baked, grilled, or in stews, as a base for voluminous vegetarian meals
Benefits
- ✓Very low caloric density (25 kcal/100g), useful for voluminous meals with few calories
- ✓Contains antioxidants, particularly nasunin from the skin, studied for cell-protective properties
- ✓Good source of fiber (3g/100g), supporting digestion and satiety
- ✓Good potassium content, important for blood pressure regulation
- ✓Versatile in the kitchen - can replace meat in many dishes thanks to its meaty texture after cooking
Considerations
- !Absorbs a lot of fat when fried - bake or grill it to keep the calorie content low
- !Contains solanine, a compound that can cause mild digestive discomfort in sensitive people
- !Raw eggplant has a bitter taste - salting the slices before cooking reduces bitterness
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends eggplant as a very low-calorie-density vegetable for voluminous meals - a medium baked eggplant (450g) has only about 113 calories, but provides significant volume and satiety.
Frequently Asked Questions
100g of raw eggplant has 25 calories, with 1g protein, 5.9g carbs, 0.2g fat, and 3g fiber. It's one of the lowest calorie-density vegetables.
A medium eggplant (about 450g) has around 113 calories. Even a large eggplant provides relatively few calories, making it a good choice for voluminous, low-calorie-density meals.
Yes, unlike baked or grilled eggplant, fried eggplant absorbs large amounts of oil due to its porous structure - calories can increase 3-4 times, reaching 100-150 kcal/100g or more, depending on how much oil is absorbed.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.