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Oven-baked eggplant dish with ground beef, offering a balance of protein and fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Baked eggplant with ground beef (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 20.3 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 81% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
14.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
20.3g
· 26% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 26% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.3 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.75 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Baked eggplant with ground beef is made by layering eggplant with a seasoned beef mixture and baking until tender. Brown the beef with onion, garlic and tomatoes, arrange it with sliced eggplant in a baking dish, add a little sauce, and bake until the eggplant is soft.
Baked eggplant with ground beef usually contains eggplant, ground beef, onion and tomato. Garlic, herbs, spices and a tomato-based sauce are common additions; some recipes also include bell pepper or cheese, depending on the style.
Usually, no: salting eggplant is not necessary for baked eggplant with ground beef when using fresh, firm eggplants. If yours taste bitter, salt the slices briefly, rinse them, and pat them dry before layering so excess moisture does not thin the sauce.
No, you do not have to peel eggplant for baked eggplant with ground beef. The skin helps slices hold their shape while baking; peel strips from the eggplant if you prefer a more tender bite without removing all the skin.
To keep baked eggplant with ground beef from getting watery, avoid adding too much liquid and use a baking dish wide enough for the ingredients to cook rather than steam. If the tomatoes are especially juicy, drain some liquid from the beef mixture before assembling.
Yes, baked eggplant with ground beef can be made without frying or browning the eggplant first. Layer raw slices with the cooked beef mixture and bake until tender; this keeps the preparation simpler and avoids adding oil from frying.
Baked eggplant with ground beef goes well with rice, crusty bread or a simple green salad. A spoonful of plain yogurt also balances the rich beef and tomato sauce, while roasted vegetables make a fitting lower-effort side.
Yes, ground turkey can replace the beef in baked eggplant with ground beef, though the finished dish will be milder and leaner. Brown the turkey with the same aromatics, and add enough tomato sauce to keep the filling from drying out.
Baked eggplant with ground beef keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator when stored covered after it has cooled. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, baked eggplant with ground beef can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. The eggplant may be softer after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; freezing individual portions makes later meals easier.
Vitamins
B12
1.95µg · 81% DV
B3
7.25mg · 45% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Zinc
4.3mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
715mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked eggplant with ground beef is a home-style dish made by baking eggplant with minced beef, often with additions such as tomato or onion. Recipes vary, and it is a familiar kind of oven-baked meal in Turkish cooking. The eggplant turns tender as it cooks, while the beef gives the dish a savoury, hearty flavour.
It is usually served hot, often alongside rice, yoghurt or a simple salad. The combination offers protein along with fibre from the eggplant; a 100 g portion has 8.4 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use a moderate amount of beef and avoid adding excess oil. It also pairs well with flatbread for an easy, filling meal.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
6.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.