Eggplant has a low glycemic index of 15 (typical range 10 to 22). A serving of 1 cup, cubes (82 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 25 calories, 1 g protein, 5.9 g carbohydrate (3 g fiber, 3.5 g sugars) and 0.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup, cubes (82 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 188 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Carrot | 35 | 0 |
| Cauliflower | 10 | 0 |
| Cucumber | 10 | 0 |
| Enoki Mushroom | 10 | 0 |
| Oyster Mushroom | 10 | 0 |
Eggplant has a glycemic index of 15, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup, cubes (82 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of eggplant has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Eggplant has 25 calories per 100 g, and about 20 calories in a 1 cup, cubes (82 g) serving.
Eggplant is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Eggplant, raw” (FDC 169228). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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