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Eggplant coated with egg and flour, then fried
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant cullama (180 g) has 284 calories. That works out to 158 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.6 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 17.3 g of fat and 6.7 g of fiber. Its 16.9 µg of Selenium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
284
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
26.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
17.3g
· 22% DV
Fiber
6.7g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 10% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 284 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.3 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.61 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
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 | 284 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 71 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 90 g | 142 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 158 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 135 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 395 kcal |
Calculated from 158 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant cullama is a dish made by coating eggplant with flour and egg, then frying it. The coating gives the tender eggplant a browned outer layer, setting it apart from plain fried eggplant.
To make eggplant cullama, cut the eggplant into even pieces, coat them in flour, then dip them in beaten egg and fry until golden. Fry in batches so the pieces brown rather than steam.
Eggplant cullama is associated particularly with Afyonkarahisar in Turkey. Home recipes can vary, but the defining method is coating eggplant with flour and egg before frying.
Eggplant cullama has a flour-and-egg coating, while ordinary fried eggplant is often fried without that batter-like layer. The coating gives cullama a more substantial browned exterior around the soft eggplant.
Serve eggplant cullama with garlic yogurt or a tomato-based sauce, plus salad, bread, or rice. A fresh, crisp side balances the rich fried coating and makes it work as part of a meal.
No, peeling eggplant for eggplant cullama is optional. Leave the skin on when it is thin and tender, or peel it in stripes if you prefer a softer bite; wash the eggplant first either way.
Yes, you can bake eggplant cullama, although the coating may not turn out as crisp as the fried version. Arrange the flour-and-egg-coated pieces on a lined tray, brush lightly with oil, and bake until browned and tender.
Eggplant cullama can turn greasy if the frying oil is not hot enough, and crowded pieces can soften from trapped steam. Fry in batches and let the cooked pieces drain on a rack or paper towels.
Yes, you can fry eggplant cullama ahead, but its coating will lose some crispness as it sits. Reheat it in an oven or skillet shortly before serving; a microwave tends to soften the coating further.
Cool leftover eggplant cullama, refrigerate it in a covered container, and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to help the coating firm up; refrigeration will make it less crisp.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3.96mg · 26% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Biotin
7.38µg · 25% DV
B5
0.86mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
164mg · 23% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
405mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant cullama is a Turkish home-style dish made by coating eggplant slices in flour and beaten egg, then frying them. Recipes can vary from one household or region to another. The eggplant turns soft inside, with a golden, lightly crisp coating.
In Turkey, it is often served warm alongside a main meal, sometimes with plain or garlicky yoghurt; salad and bread make natural companions too. It brings vegetable fibre, while the flour coating adds carbohydrates and frying contributes fat. For a lighter version, use just enough oil to brown the slices in a non-stick pan, then drain them on kitchen paper.
Medium
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.