1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
1.1.1 General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
5.88 g
Rank: 69 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
3.00 g
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
3.53 g
Rank: 52 (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.98 g
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg
Rank: 68 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
6.90 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.18 g
Rank: 35 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
229.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.23 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
9.00 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
14.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.16 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.23 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.08 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.30 mcg
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
13.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
63.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
7.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
92.30 g
Rank: 5 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.66 g
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal
Rank: 39 (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
4.4 Seedless Variety
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26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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4.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
4.6 Inside Color
White
4.7 Shape
Oval
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
4.10 Origin
India
4.11 Grows on
Bushes
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
6.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Asteridae
7.7 Order
Solanales
7.8 Family
Solanaceae
7.9 Genus
Solanum
7.10 Species
S. melongena
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available