Nutrients

Eggplants are a nutrient-dense food, meaning they contain a good amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber in few calories.

One cup (82 grams) of raw eggplant contains the following nutrients:

• Calories: 20
• Carbs: 5 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Manganese: 10% of the RDI
• Folate: 5% of the RDI
• Potassium: 5% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 4% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 3% of the RDI

Eggplants also contain small amounts of other nutrients, including niacin, magnesium and copper.