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Breaded vegetable schnitzel featuring roasted eggplant
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Roasted Eggplant Schnitzel (150 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.7 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 36 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
257
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
32.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 9% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 465 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 205 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 376 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 479 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
Roasted eggplant schnitzel is a meat-free dish made by coating slices of roasted eggplant in breadcrumbs and cooking them until crisp. The contrast between the crunchy coating and soft, smoky eggplant is what sets it apart from a traditional meat schnitzel.
To make roasted eggplant schnitzel, roast the eggplant, peel it, and cut it into slices. Coat each slice in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fry or bake until the coating is golden and crisp.
Yes, roasted eggplant schnitzel can be baked instead of fried. Arrange the coated slices in a single layer on a lined tray, lightly brush or spray them with oil, and turn them once so both sides brown evenly.
To keep roasted eggplant schnitzel from getting soggy, let the roasted slices cool and release excess moisture before breading them. Cook in a single layer, avoid crowding the pan or tray, and serve soon after cooking while the coating is crisp.
Yes, roasted eggplant schnitzel is usually made with peeled eggplant. Roasting loosens the skin, which can taste bitter or charred, and peeling it leaves the tender flesh ready to slice and coat.
Yes, an air fryer works well for roasted eggplant schnitzel. Arrange the breaded slices in one layer, lightly coat them with oil, and cook until the coating is crisp, turning the slices partway through.
Roasted eggplant schnitzel pairs well with yogurt-garlic sauce, tahini sauce, or a squeeze of lemon. These add tang and freshness to the smoky eggplant; serve the sauce alongside rather than pouring it over the coating.
Yes, roasted eggplant schnitzel can be frozen, though its breadcrumb coating may soften after thawing. Cool the cooked slices completely, separate them with parchment, and reheat them in an oven or air fryer to restore some crispness.
Roasted eggplant schnitzel leftovers keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer for a crisper coating; a microwave warms them quickly but tends to make the breading soft.
Roasted eggplant schnitzel uses roasted eggplant instead of a thin piece of chicken, so it has a softer, smokier center and a vegetable-based bite. Both are breaded and cooked, but eggplant schnitzel is meat-free.
Vitamins
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Vitamin E
2.03mg · 14% DV
B3
2.03mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.63mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Sodium
465mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
369mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Roasted Eggplant Schnitzel is a meat-free, schnitzel-style dish made by coating roasted eggplant in breadcrumbs and frying or baking it. The crisp outside contrasts with the soft, smoky flesh inside. Schnitzel is associated with Central European cooking; this version swaps the usual cutlet for eggplant, making it a familiar format for a vegetable-centred meal. Serve it hot with a fresh salad, lemon and a cooling dip, or tuck it into a sandwich. Its eggplant base provides fibre, while the coating and cooking oil make it more substantial than plain roasted vegetables. For a lighter result, bake the slices with a modest brushing of oil rather than frying them.
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
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.