A versatile, sponge-like fruit vegetable that absorbs flavours and softens into a creamy texture when cooked, aubergine is a high-fibre staple with a rich profile of protective plant pigments.
EPICchoice
FoodCompass 2.0: 100
Wholefood
1 nova
Low GI
Blood sugar load
£
Budget
benefits
Nutrient Processing
Molybdenum
Energy Support
Biotin, Manganese
Pregnancy & Development
Folate
Immune Defense
Folate, beta-Carotene
Click flower to inspect facets
Nutritional summary
Aubergine is a low-calorie vegetable that provides a notable amount of dietary fibre and essential minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and iron PMPMPM.
The skin of the aubergine contains nasunin, a unique anthocyanin (a plant pigment with antioxidant properties) that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative stress PMPM.
Aubergines are a significant source of chlorogenic acid, a phenolic compound well-established for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities PMPM.
Because of its low glycaemic index (a measure of how quickly food raises blood sugar) and high fibre content, aubergine is frequently recommended as a functional food for managing blood sugar levels PMPM.
Early research suggests that daily consumption of aubergine powder may help improve blood pressure and psychological state in stressed individuals, though more large-scale human trials are needed PMPM.
Interesting fact
The name 'eggplant' originated in the 18th century when European cultivars were small, white, and oval, bearing a striking resemblance to goose eggs.
