⏱ 25 min totalChinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce
Per 1 serving · 629 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7g7% of calories
- Carbs38g37% of calories
- Fat26g56% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce (629 g) has 380 calories, with 7 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (62% DV), Vitamin C (49% DV) and Vitamin E (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 76% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber62%
- Vitamin C49%
- Vitamin E40%
- Vitamin K33%
- Niacin26%
- Vitamin B644%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine16%
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Zinc10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium76%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant- 🥄½ dash Salt
1 ¾ tbsp Canola oil
2 cloves, minced Garlic
½ small Green bell pepper
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
¼ tsp Granulated sugar- 🥄½ tsp Salt
Directions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain slightly.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplants, stirring occasionally, and cook until softened. Remove the eggplants and set aside.
- 3
Add garlic to the remaining oil and heat over low heat until fragrant. Add diced green pepper, return the eggplants, and add the remaining ingredients.
- 4
Once the green pepper is softened, divide the dish between plates and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (629 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 40 μg | 33% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) | 126 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 66 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1,363 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 86 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 160 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 8 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 154 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 9 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 9 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 16 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 380 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 72minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 46minCycling (moderate)
- 32minRunning (6 mph)
- 53minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce?
One serving of Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce (1 serving) has 380 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce?
1756 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chinese Eggplants with Garlic Sauce?
22 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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