Calories in eggplant (aubergine)
Raw. 25 kcal (105 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Eggplant (aubergine in the UK, Ireland and much of Europe) is a low-energy vegetable at 25 kcal (105 kJ) per 100 g raw. It is about 92% water, and its energy comes mainly from carbohydrate, including 3 g of fibre per 100 g. Vitamins and minerals are modest. What really determines its calorie count is the cooking method, because the spongy flesh absorbs oil readily.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 82 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 21 kcal | – |
| Energy | 86 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.03 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 2.89 g | – |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Water | 75.7 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0.8 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.246 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.532 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.069 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18 µg | 5% |
| Choline | 5.7 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 7.4 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.189 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 19.7 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 187.8 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.131 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.246 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 82 | 20 | 86 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 0.1 |
| 1 whole eggplant (about 1.25 lb) | 548 | 137 | 573 | 5.4 | 32.2 | 1 |
Things worth knowing
- One cup of raw cubes (82 g) has about 20 kcal / 86 kJ; a whole eggplant of about 548 g (1.25 lb) is roughly 137 kcal / 573 kJ.
- Boiled eggplant is 35 kcal per 100 g in USDA data, while fried eggplant reaches about 218 kcal per 100 g, almost nine times the raw figure, because of the oil.
- Roasting or grilling with a light brush of oil keeps the calories far closer to the raw value than shallow-frying, where the slices keep absorbing oil.
- Dishes such as moussaka, baba ganoush and eggplant parmigiana get most of their calories from oil, cheese or tahini rather than from the vegetable.
Converting these figures
One 1 cup, cubes of eggplant is 20 kcal, which is 86 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 956 g of eggplant to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11209. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.