Vegetables
Eggplant nutrition facts
A 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g) serving of eggplant provides 33 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat — about 9% of its calories from protein, 86% from carbohydrate, and 5% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.
Calorie split
| Nutrient | Per 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 | 33 |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g | 8 g |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (99 g)
- Vitamin C
- 1.29 mg
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 1.98 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.41 mg
- Vitamin K
- 2.87 mcg
- Thiamin (B1)
- 0.08 mg
- Riboflavin (B2)
- 0.02 mg
- Niacin (B3)
- 0.59 mg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.09 mg
- Folate (DFE)
- 13.9 mcg
- Magnesium
- 10.9 mg
- Phosphorus
- 14.8 mg
- Zinc
- 0.12 mg
- Copper
- 0.06 mg
- Manganese
- 0.11 mg
- Selenium
- 0.10 mcg
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Selecting, storing & prepping eggplant
- Selecting
- Choose eggplant that feels firm and heavy, with smooth, glossy skin — a dull or wrinkled skin is a sign of age.
- Storing
- Keeps about 5–7 days in a cool spot; eggplant is sensitive to cold below about 50°F, so the coldest part of the fridge can cause pitting and browning. Cooked eggplant freezes well.
- Prepping
- Salting sliced eggplant and letting it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking draws out bitterness and excess moisture.
Storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper database (FSIS, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute).
Nutrition highlights
Per 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g), eggplant provides 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat, with no single vitamin or mineral reaching 10% of the Daily Value.
% of the FDA Daily Value per 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g) serving.
Key metrics
Nutrient density
Per 100 kcal, eggplant delivers about 8% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.
Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.
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Questions
- How many calories are in eggplant?
- A 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g) serving of eggplant has about 33 calories. Per 100 g, it has 33 calories — a very low calorie density.
- How much protein is in eggplant?
- Eggplant provides about 1 g of protein per 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g) serving.
- What are the macros in eggplant?
- Per serving, eggplant has roughly 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. By calories, that is 9% protein, 86% carbohydrate, and 5% fat.
- Is eggplant high in protein?
- Eggplant has a protein density of about 2.5 g per 100 kcal, and 9% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
- What vitamins and minerals are in eggplant?
- Eggplant contains small amounts of several vitamins and minerals; see the full label above for the complete micronutrient breakdown.
- What is the nutritional value of eggplant?
- Per 1 undetermined cup (1" cubes) (99 g), eggplant has 33 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. See the full nutrition facts label above for every vitamin and mineral.
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References & methodology
- Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 169352 (public domain).
- Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
- Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
- Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
- Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
NutriFactsHub. “Eggplant Nutrition Facts.” https://nutrifactshub.com/foods/eggplant