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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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
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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
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
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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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
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
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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