Eggplant
Low GI
GL 0.8 per cup (82 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Eggplant has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (82 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.8.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169228 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Eggplant
- Boiled eggplantGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Canned eggplantGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cannedin oil
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g grilled
Grilled eggplant slices with olive oil and herbs - Red eggplantGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g red
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g roasted
Roasted eggplant - GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g bharta
Baingan Bharta - Fried eggplantGI 20 · GL 3 per 100 g fried
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Eggplant is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 82 g | 0.8 |
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 glycemic load
- High water content
- Contains beneficial fiber
- Low protein content
- Low micronutrient density compared to leafy greens
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 cup (82 g) has a glycemic load of 0.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
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 (1 per 100 g).
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