Calories in Eggplant, raw
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This record duplicates Eggplant, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Eggplant, raw contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22.4 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 0.44 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 2.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) M | 20 µg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 11.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium M | 13.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 22.8 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 222 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.11 mg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.85 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium0.44 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.2 g |
| Fructose M | 1.2 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 93.1 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.14 g |
| Ash M | 0.52 g |
| 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) M | 17 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw eggplant?
100 g of raw eggplant has 22 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in raw eggplant?
Raw eggplant contains 0.85 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.72 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw eggplant?
Raw eggplant has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw eggplant?
Raw eggplant contains 0.12 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in raw eggplant?
100 g contains 0.44 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 18, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2685577. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 18, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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