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Fiber and antioxidant rich, low calorie, traditional Turkish meze
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Dried eggplant with tomato sauce (120 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 62 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.2 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 5.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
74
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
15.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
5.5g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 11% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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) | 120 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 40 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 50 kcal |
| 2 piece (whole) | 80 g | 50 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 110 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 250 g | 155 kcal |
Calculated from 62 calories per 100 g.
Dried eggplant with tomato sauce is a Turkish-style dish or meze made by softening dried eggplant and cooking it with a tomato-based sauce. It can be served warm or at room temperature, often alongside bread, rice, or other small dishes.
To make dried eggplant with tomato sauce, soften the dried eggplant in hot water or by briefly boiling it, then simmer it with tomato sauce until tender. Onion, garlic, olive oil, and spices are common additions; let it rest briefly so the flavors come together.
Yes, dried eggplant usually needs softening before you make dried eggplant with tomato sauce. Soak it in hot water or briefly boil it until flexible, then drain it well. This helps it cook evenly and prevents the sauce from becoming diluted.
Dried eggplant with tomato sauce can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It is often presented as a Turkish meze at room temperature, while serving it warm makes it feel more like a main vegetable dish.
Dried eggplant with tomato sauce belongs to Turkish home cooking, where drying vegetables is a traditional way to preserve them. Dried eggplant is especially associated with southeastern Anatolian cooking, though households vary the sauce, spices, and serving style.
Serve dried eggplant with tomato sauce with rice, bulgur, crusty bread, or a simple salad. If you are serving it as part of a Turkish-style spread, it also pairs well with other meze; a spoonful of yogurt is an optional accompaniment.
Dried eggplant with tomato sauce keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat it thoroughly before serving, or enjoy it cold; do not leave cooked leftovers at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, you can freeze dried eggplant with tomato sauce in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. The eggplant may turn softer after thawing, but the dish is still suitable for reheating. Thaw it in the refrigerator and warm it gently.
No, dried eggplant with tomato sauce is not necessarily the same as dried eggplant dolma. Dolma refers to hollowed dried eggplant shells stuffed with a rice or meat filling; this dish is cooked with tomato sauce and need not be stuffed.
Yes, olive oil works well in dried eggplant with tomato sauce and is a common choice for a Turkish-style meze. Cook the softened eggplant with tomato, onion, and garlic, then serve it warm or let it cool to room temperature.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
1.08mg · 7% DV
Folate
26.4µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
348mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
37mg · 5% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dried eggplant with tomato sauce is a Turkish-style vegetable dish made by softening dried eggplant and simmering it in a tomato-based sauce. Drying concentrates the eggplant’s savoury flavour, while the tomatoes bring gentle sweetness and acidity; garlic and olive oil are common additions.
In Turkey, it is often served as a meze or a vegetable side, warm or at room temperature, with bread to catch the sauce. It also fits easily into a home-cooked Mediterranean spread. The dish is relatively low in calories and provides useful fibre. For a lighter version, go easy on the oil, and serve it alongside other vegetables or with a spoonful of plain yogurt.
High
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.