Eggplant
Low GI
GL 2.4 per piece (548 g) · GL 0.4 per 100 g
- Very low in energy: about 25 kcal per 100 g
- Little protein: about 1 g per 100 g
Eggplant has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (548 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.4.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169228 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.5 per 100 g Zucchini grills, roasts and stews like eggplant and cooks faster, at about 17 kcal per 100 g.
Zucchini - GL 0.4 per 100 g Portobello caps give the same meaty slices for grilling and baking, with about 2 g of protein per 100 g.
Portobello mushroom - GL 1 per 100 g Bell peppers work in the same roasted vegetable trays, stews and ratatouille, and add vitamin C.
Bell peppers - GL 0.5 per 100 g Cauliflower roasts in thick slices like eggplant steaks and soaks up less oil, at about 25 kcal per 100 g.
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Forms of Eggplant
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 portion (80 g) | 80 g | 0.4 |
| 1 cup, cubes | 82 g | 0.4 |
| 1/2 eggplant | 274 g | 1.2 |
| 1 eggplant (medium) | 548 g | 2.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low in energy: about 25 kcal per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load: about 1 per 100 g
- 3 g of fibre per 100 g
- The purple skin contains anthocyanin pigments (nasunin)
- Little protein: about 1 g per 100 g
- The spongy flesh soaks up oil: fried eggplant has about 4 times the energy of raw
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Eggplant
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Baba Ganoush with Crudités and Wholegrain Pita 35 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Baingan Bharta with Red Lentil Dal 45 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Low-Glycemic Filipino Eggplant Omelet (Tortang Talong) 25 min · 5 ingredients · easy -
Escalivada (Catalan Smoky Roasted Vegetables with Anchovies) 65 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Medley with Herb Marinade 30 min · 13 ingredients · easy -
İmam Bayıldı (Turkish Braised Stuffed Eggplant) 60 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Involtini di Melanzane 40 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine) 40 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
One-Pan Halloumi & Harissa Bake 40 min · 8 ingredients · easy -
Ratatouille Provençale (French Summer Vegetable Stew) 60 min · 13 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Eggplant?
Eggplant has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (548 g) has a glycemic load of 2.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.4.
Is Eggplant good for people with insulin resistance?
Eggplant has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Eggplant has the lowest glycemic load?
Eggplant has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Eggplant in this database (0.4 per 100 g).
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