Eggplant (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) · 548 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.4g14% of calories
- Carbs32g81% of calories
- Fat1g6% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Eggplant (raw) (1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb), 548 g) has 137 calories, with 5.4 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (59% DV), niacin (22% DV) and Vitamin B6 (35% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber59%
- Niacin22%
- Vitamin B635%
- Folate (B9)30%
- Pantothenic acid31%
- Potassium27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Vitamin E11%
- Vitamin K16%
- Thiamine18%
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Iron16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) (548 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 19 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) | 121 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 38 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1,255 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 77 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 132 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 77 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 8 g | — |
| Glucose | 9 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 137 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 26minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Eggplant (raw)?
One serving of Eggplant (raw) (1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb)) has 137 calories, which works out to 25 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Eggplant (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Eggplant (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Eggplant (raw)?
11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Eggplant (raw)?
19 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
