Description
Eggplant (Aubergine) is a food in the "Vegetables" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a very low energy density: 100g provide about 1% of the recommended daily energy intake. Eggplant (Aubergine) as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Eggplant (Aubergine) is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Manganese (Mn) to provide 10% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Pantothenic acid (B5) to provide 5% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 40/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
25 kcal
104 kJ |
1% |
| Water |
92.3 g
92 ml |
5% |
| Protein |
0.98 g |
2% |
| Carbohydrate |
5.88 g |
2% |
| Sugars |
3.53 g |
7% |
| Fiber |
3 g |
11% |
| Fat |
0.18 g |
0% |
| Saturated 2 |
0.034 g |
(of recommended max) 0% |
| Monounsatured |
0.016 g |
0% |
| Polyunsatured |
0.076 g |
0% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
9 mg |
1% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
14 mg |
3% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
24 mg |
2% |
| Potassium (K) |
229 mg |
5% |
| Sodium (Na) |
2 mg |
0% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
0.16 mg |
1% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.081 mg |
9% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
0.232 mg |
10% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.003 mg |
5% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.039 mg |
3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.037 mg |
3% |
| Niacin (B3) |
0.649 mg |
4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.281 mg |
6% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.084 mg |
5% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.022 mg |
6% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
2.2 mg |
2% |
| Vitamin A |
0.001 mg |
0% |
| Vitamin K |
0.0035 mg |
3% |
| Vitamin E |
0.3 mg |
2% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Eggplant (Aubergine) is high in carbohydrates.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 83.5%
⬤ Fats: 2.6%
⬤ Proteins: 13.9%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
