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Eggplant
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What is Eggplant?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.88 g
Rank: 69 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.00 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.53 g
Rank: 64 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.17
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg
Rank: 68 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

6.90 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.18 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.23 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

14.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.23 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

92.30 g
Rank: 6 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal
Rank: 52 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

25.00 kcal
Rank: 50 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

24.00 kcal
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

212.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

24.00 kcal
Rank: 47 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

170.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

India

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Solanum

Species

S. melongena

Generic Group

-

What is Eggplant Good For?

What is Eggplant? What is Eggplant good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Eggplant fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Eggplant Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care and reduces blood circulation problems and its general health benefits are: digestive aid, fights against infections, flu treatment, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, skin cleansing and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and rejuvenates scalp. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Eggplant side effects are: allergic reaction, irritation, nausea, skin rash and swelling and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Eggplant.