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Made with fried eggplant and cream; fat and calories vary with the amount of oil and cream used.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy Fried Eggplant (180 g) has 396 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.9 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 32.8 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 2.9 mg of Vitamin E covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
396
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
18.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
32.8g
· 42% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 5% · Fat 76%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal | |
| Total fat | 32.8 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 10.98 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 165 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 550 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
To make creamy fried eggplant, fry sliced eggplant until tender and browned, then drain off excess oil. Stir in the cream near the end and warm gently; prolonged boiling can make the sauce overly thick and the eggplant mushy.
For creamy fried eggplant that is less oily, pat the slices dry and add them only after the cooking oil is hot. Fry in batches rather than crowding the pan, then drain the slices before adding cream.
Heavy cream or cooking cream both work in creamy fried eggplant. Heavy cream makes a richer, thicker sauce, while lighter cooking cream gives a looser finish; add it gently after frying instead of boiling it hard.
No, peeling is optional for creamy fried eggplant. Leaving the skin on helps slices hold their shape and adds texture, while peeling strips from thicker-skinned eggplant makes the finished dish more tender.
Yes, you can make creamy fried eggplant in an air fryer. Lightly coat the slices with oil and cook until browned and tender, then transfer them to a pan and gently stir in the cream.
Creamy fried eggplant can turn watery when the eggplant releases moisture into the sauce or the cream is diluted. Pat the slices dry, fry them until tender, drain excess oil, and add the cream only at the end.
Serve creamy fried eggplant with crusty bread, rice, or grilled vegetables. Its creamy, rich texture pairs especially well with a fresh salad dressed with lemon or vinegar, which adds a bright contrast.
Yes, roast or air-fry the eggplant instead of pan-frying it for a lighter version of creamy fried eggplant. Brush the slices lightly with oil, cook until soft and browned, then finish them gently with cream.
You can freeze creamy fried eggplant, but the texture may suffer: eggplant can become soft and cream sauce may separate after thawing. For a better result, freeze the cooked eggplant without cream and add freshly heated cream when serving.
Reheat creamy fried eggplant slowly in a covered pan over low heat, stirring gently. Avoid bringing the sauce to a boil; if it has thickened in the fridge, loosen it with a small splash of milk or cream.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.88mg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
171µg · 19% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
99mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 396 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Creamy Fried Eggplant brings together slices of eggplant fried until tender and cream stirred in for a rich, smooth finish. It fits comfortably alongside the eggplant dishes of Turkish and wider Mediterranean home cooking, though the use of cream makes it one possible variation rather than a single fixed traditional recipe. Seasonings and the amount of cream can vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Serve it warm or at room temperature as a vegetable side, or set it out to share with other dishes. The eggplant becomes soft and mellow, balanced by the cream’s richness. It provides some fibre, while much of its energy and fat comes from the oil used for frying and the cream. For a lighter version, drain the eggplant well after frying and use a more modest amount of cream.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
14.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.