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Oil-fried eggplant
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Fried eggplant for karniyarık has 181 calories. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 15.4 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 2.3 mg of Vitamin E covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
181
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
15.4g
· 20% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 3% · Fat 77%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 piece (medium) | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 91 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 453 kcal |
Calculated from 181 calories per 100 g.
For fried eggplant for karniyarık, peel it in alternating strips, make a lengthwise slit without cutting through, and pat it dry. Fry in hot oil until tender, turning as needed, then drain before opening the slit to add the filling.
Eggplant has a porous flesh that readily takes up oil, especially when the oil is not hot enough or the pan is crowded. Fry in batches and let the oil return to temperature; salting alone does not prevent oil absorption.
No, salting is optional rather than essential. It can draw out moisture and may help with bitterness, but rinse the eggplant afterward and dry it thoroughly so water does not splatter in the hot oil.
Choose firm, slender eggplants with smooth, unblemished skin. They are easier to slit and fill, and are less likely to collapse during frying than very large or soft eggplants.
Usually, you peel it in alternating strips rather than removing all the skin. The remaining skin helps the fried eggplant for karniyarık hold its shape, while the peeled bands make it easier to eat.
Yes, you can roast the slit eggplants until tender and fill them as usual. Roasting uses less oil, but the result will not have the same flavor and texture as traditional fried eggplant for karniyarık.
Yes, let the fried eggplant cool completely before freezing it in a suitable container. Its texture may be softer after thawing, but it still works well in karniyarık, where it is baked with the filling.
Start with firm, fresh eggplants; older or damaged ones are more likely to taste bitter. If you are concerned, salt the slit eggplant briefly, rinse it, and dry it well before frying.
Yes, fry the eggplants ahead, cool them promptly, and refrigerate them in a covered container. Fill and bake them when you are ready to serve; do not leave cooked eggplant sitting at room temperature for an extended time.
Reheat it in the oven, covered, so the eggplant stays moist as it warms through. If reheating it in a pan, use a lid and a splash of water; adding more oil is usually unnecessary.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.3mg · 15% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
185mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Sodium
5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fried eggplant for karniyarık is the aubergine prepared for a Turkish stuffed-eggplant dish. It is commonly peeled in stripes, fried whole until tender, then split and filled—usually with a savoury minced-meat mixture and tomato. The fried aubergine is a component rather than the finished dish, and can be prepared ahead before the final bake.
Frying gives it a lightly browned outside and a soft, yielding centre; it also absorbs oil. In Turkey, the stuffed aubergines are often served hot with rice and yoghurt. The eggplant itself has 3.8 g of fibre per 100 g, though the added oil makes it richer. For a lighter version, roast or pan-soften the aubergine with a little oil before filling.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 80:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (80:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.