Calories in Brinjal / Eggplant (raw)

Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) has about 25 calories per 1 brinjal (100 g), with 1 g protein, 5.9 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 25 kcal.

Good fibre sourceHigh sugar
25kcal
Calories · 1 brinjal (100 g)
1g
Protein · 1 brinjal (100 g)
5.9g
Carbs · 1 brinjal (100 g)
0.2g
Fat · 1 brinjal (100 g)
Carbs 80%Protein 14%Fat 6%share of calories

Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 brinjal (100 g)25 kcal1 g5.9 g0.2 g
100 g25 kcal1 g5.9 g0.2 g

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Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories25 kcal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrates5.9 g
Fat0.2 g
Fibre3 g
Sugar3.5 g
Sodium2 mg
Calcium9 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium229 mg
Vitamin C2.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) healthy?

  • ●Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) is very low in calories for its volume at 25 kcal per 100 g. About 80% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 6% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 brinjal (100 g) adds 25 kcal.

To burn it off: 1 brinjal (100 g) (25 kcal) takes about 5 min of brisk walking or 2 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Brinjal / Eggplant (raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Brinjal / Eggplant (raw)?

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One serving of Brinjal / Eggplant (raw), 1 brinjal (100 g), has roughly 25 calories, with 1 g protein, 5.9 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Brinjal / Eggplant (raw)?

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100 g of Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) has 25 kcal, with 1 g protein, 5.9 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, 3 g fibre and 3.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Brinjal / Eggplant (raw)?

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Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) has 1 g protein per 100 g (1 g in 1 brinjal (100 g)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Brinjal / Eggplant (raw) good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 25 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 brinjal (100 g) adds 25 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Brinjal / Eggplant (raw)?

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Burning roughly 25 kcal takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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