Cooking Eggplant: Nutritional Benefits & Tasty Recipes

Eggplant is a low-calorie vegetable with significant fiber benefits, especially when eating the skin. Master stovetop techniques for purple Chinese and white varieties, and find nutritional facts for favorites like Eggplant Parmesan.

The Nutritional Benefits of Eggplant

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Traci Joy

Eggplant is low in calories -- just 20 calories per cup, mostly from carbohydrates, a potent source of energy. It comes loaded with vitamins and minerals, but its health benefits extend beyond just adding vital nutrients to a meal.