⏱ 25 min totalBaked Eggplant Sticks
Per 1 serving · 159 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.2g16% of calories
- Carbs19g58% of calories
- Fat3.9g27% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
At a glance
One serving of Baked Eggplant Sticks (159 g) has 130 calories, with 5.2 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in niacin (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Niacin24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin K11%
- Thiamine15%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Vitamin B615%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
¼ tsp Olive oil- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
⅛ cup Breadcrumbs
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ large Egg white
1 spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
¼ cup Marinara sauce
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil.
- 2
Trim the ends off the eggplant. Slice it in half, then into 1/4-inch thick slices. Cut each slice into 1/4-inch strips for even cooking.
- 3
In a bowl, toss the eggplant strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg whites.
- 5
Dip the eggplant strips in egg whites, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking sheets, spray with more oil, and bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack.
- 6
Turn the strips over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (159 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 28 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 38 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 81 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 81 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 12% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 263 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 14 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 8,137 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 6 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 130 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Eggplant Sticks?
One serving of Baked Eggplant Sticks (1 serving) has 130 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Baked Eggplant Sticks high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Baked Eggplant Sticks keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baked Eggplant Sticks?
716 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Eggplant Sticks?
6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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