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What is Eggplant?



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
Yes

Lactating Women
No

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
5.88 g 69

Fiber
3.00 g 21

Sugar
3.53 g 64

Protein
0.98 g 27

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17 10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg 34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg 25

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg 25

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg 19

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg 20

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg 18

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg 12

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg 68

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg 27

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg 20

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg 27

Choline
6.90 mg 19

Fat
0.18 g 35

Minerals

Potassium
229.00 mg 31

Iron
0.23 mg 42

Sodium
2.00 mg 18

Calcium
9.00 mg 36

Magnesium
14.00 mg 20

Zinc
0.16 mg 17

Phosphorus
24.00 mg 21

Manganese
0.23 mg 22

Copper
0.08 mg 28

Selenium
0.30 mcg 14

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
13.00 mg 31

Omega 6s
63.00 mg 28

Sterol

Phytosterol
7.00 mg 22

Water Content
92.30 g 6

Ash
0.66 g 18

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal 52

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
25.00 kcal 50

Calories in Frozen Form
24.00 kcal 51

Calories in Dried Form
212.00 kcal 49

Calories in Canned Form
24.00 kcal 47

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal 40

Calories in Jam
-

Calories in Pie
170.00 kcal 49

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
Yes

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

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
No

Beer
No

Spirits
No

Cocktails
No

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
-

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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.

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