Eggplant

Eggplant

Eggplant is a flowering vegetable and native to India.

Ranging in color from rich purple to white and varying in length from 2 to 12 inches, these giant berries are a member of the Nightshade family, which also includes tomaotes and potatoes.

Eggplants contain terpenes, anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=933

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Fiber, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose an eggplant with firm, smooth-skin that`s heavy for its size. Avoid those with soft or brown spots. Becasue eggplants become bitter with age, they should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within a day or two of purchase.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s), cubes EGGPLANT,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 4.45

Calories: 20

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.16 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	11 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	4.7 g	*
Sugars	1.9 g	*
Fiber	2.8 g	*
Protein	0.83 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	22.1 IU	0%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.25 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	2.9 mg	4%
Folate	18 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.53 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.03 mg	2%
MINERALS
Calcium	7.4 mg	1%
Copper	0.07 mg	4%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	11.5 mg	3%
Manganese	0.21 mg	10%
Phosphorous	20.5 mg	2%
Potassium	188.6 mg	5%
Selenium	0.25 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.6 mg	0%
Zinc	0.13 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	13.1 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).