What Does an Eggplant Contain?

Eggplant contains healthy fibers and a number of nutrients.

This low calorie vegetable is the perfect addition to your healthy diet.

The shape and size of the eggplant can vary from small and elongated to long and thin and in terms of color - shades of purple to white or green.

Eggplant contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron.

A serving of 100 g eggplant has the following nutritional values​​:

Calories: 25

Protein: 1 g.

Fat: 0.2 g.

Carbohydrates: 6 g.

Fiber: 3 g.

Eggplant has a rich, fleshy inside part, which acquires a creamy texture when cooked. Its wonderful texture makes it an excellent substitute for meat, thanks to many delicious recipes such as oven-baked eggplant, eggplant salad or some delicious and aromatic moussaka with eggplant.