⏱ 75 min total

Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant

Name: Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant; ⅛ tsp Salt; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ cup Water; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tbsp Sesame oil; ½ tbsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 171 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

143

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.1g
8% of calories
Carbs
8.9g
23% of calories
Fat
12g
69% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant (171 g) has 143 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 8.9 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in copper (32% DV) and manganese (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 35% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

84cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.1g

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Copper32%
Manganese21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Vitamin B613%
Iron14%
Phosphorus10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium35%
Saturated fat22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

¼ eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
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⅛ tsp Salt
½ tbsp Butter
½ cloves, minced Garlic
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⅛ cup Water
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Ground ginger
¼ tbsp Sesame oil
½ tbsp Sesame seeds

Directions

Prep 65 minCook 10 min

1
Cube the eggplant into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large colander over a bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, mix, and let drain for at least 1 hour.
2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and the froth begins to subside.
3
Sauté the eggplant until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, and ground ginger.
5
Add the sauce to the skillet and stir until the eggplant is well coated. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (171 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	50 μg	6%
Vitamin C	3 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	5 μg	4%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	13%
Folate (B9)	31 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	14 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	61 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	312 mg	7%
Magnesium	36 mg	9%
Phosphorus	72 mg	10%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	28 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 143 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

27min
Walking (3.5 mph)
17min
Cycling (moderate)
12min
Running (6 mph)
20min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant?

One serving of Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant (1 serving) has 143 calories, which works out to 84 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant?

797 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (171 g)

Calories143

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	15%
Saturated fat 4.5g	22%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 797mg	35%
Total carbohydrate 8.9g	3%
Dietary fiber 4.1g	15%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 3.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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