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Karanigday Patlago, fiber-rich and low-calorie
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Karanigday Patlago (120 g) has 30 calories. That works out to 25 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
30
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 16% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 1.3 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) | 120 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 23 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 63 kcal |
Calculated from 25 calories per 100 g.
No, peeling Karanigday Patlago is optional. Its skin is edible and helps the flesh hold its shape when roasted or grilled. Peel it if the skin feels tough or you want a smoother texture in a dip or purée.
Yes, Karanigday Patlago can be eaten raw, but it is usually firmer and more bitter than when cooked. Roasting, grilling, or baking softens the flesh and brings out its savory flavor, which is why cooked preparations are more common.
No, salting Karanigday Patlago before cooking is not essential. It can draw out surface moisture and reduce bitterness in an especially bitter specimen, but modern varieties are often mild. Pat the pieces dry afterward if you want them to brown well.
Choose Karanigday Patlago with smooth, glossy skin, a fresh-looking green stem, and no soft spots or wrinkles. It should feel firm and heavy for its size; a gentle press should leave little or no lasting indentation.
Yes, Karanigday Patlago freezes best after it has been blanched, roasted, or grilled. Cool it first, then freeze it in airtight portions. Freezing it raw can leave the flesh watery and soft when thawed.
Karanigday Patlago keeps best in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer, unwashed and loosely wrapped so moisture does not collect around it. Use it within several days; cut pieces should be covered and used sooner because their exposed flesh deteriorates faster.
Karanigday Patlago turns brown because its cut flesh reacts with oxygen in the air. Cook it soon after cutting, or briefly place the pieces in water with a little lemon juice; drain and dry them before cooking.
Karanigday Patlago has a porous flesh that readily takes up oil, especially during frying. For a less oily result, roast or grill it, or brush the slices lightly with oil instead of adding them to a pool of hot oil.
Yes, you can roast Karanigday Patlago whole. Pierce the skin first so steam can escape, then roast until the flesh is completely soft. Let it cool briefly before splitting it and scooping out the flesh for dips or other dishes.
Yes, the small seeds in Karanigday Patlago are edible and usually do not need to be removed. If they are unusually large and hard, the vegetable may be overripe; its flesh may also be less tender.
Vitamins
Folate
26.4µg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.44µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
276mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Karanigday Patlago is an eggplant-type vegetable, commonly cooked rather than eaten raw. Its mild flavour and tender, slightly spongy flesh take on the taste of sauces and seasonings, becoming silky when roasted or stewed. In Turkey, eggplant is served in dishes such as imam bayıldı and karnıyarık, or grilled and offered as a meze; elsewhere it is also popular in curries, casseroles and Mediterranean-style roasts. It provides fibre while being low in calories. Roasting or grilling with a modest amount of oil keeps the dish lighter, and tomato, garlic and herbs make natural partners.
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 1
Unprocessed
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
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.