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Eggplant

Eggplants brighten any day, rich in the energy boosting benefits of vitamin B6. Pick up an eggplant and you won’t feel down.

What nutrients in eggplants boost mood?

Dietary Fibre
Potassium
Vitamin B6
Vitamin E

*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.

How To Store And Prepare

Store

Fridge

Top Tip: Store your eggplant in the fridge, making sure not to damage the skin.

Prep

Steam
Braise
Roast
Grill

Top Tip: When cooked eggplant will be soft and sweet to eat.

When Are They In Season?

Eggplants are in season from summer to autumn but available year-round.

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How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

One quarter of an eggplant (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.

Did you know?

Eggplants are actually classified as a berry.

Nutrition Information Panel

Serving size: 75g (1/2 cup or 1/4 eggplant baked)

	Av QTY Per serve	%DI*	Av QTY per 100g
Moisture	69g		92g
Energy	82kJ	1%	109kJ
Protein	1.0g	2%	1.3g
Total fat	0.3g	<1%	0.4g
Saturated fat	0g	0%	0g
Total Carbohydrates	2.3g	1%	3.1g
Sugars	2.3g	3%	3.1g
Dietary fibre	2.2g	7%	3.1g
Sodium	4.5mg	<1%	6mg
Vitamin B6	1.4mg	89%	1.9mg
Vitamin E	2.3mg	24%	3.1mg
Total polyphenols^{^}	100mg GAE		134mg GAE
Anthocyanins^{^^}	6.5mg		8.7mg

Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA data
*based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
“<” means less than
GAE means Gallic Acid Equivalents

How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

One quarter of an eggplant (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.

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