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Fiber-rich, low-calorie sautéed vegetable dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed dried eggplant (120 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 86 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
103
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 9% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.86 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 120 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 15 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (small) | 54 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 155 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 155 kcal |
Calculated from 86 calories per 100 g.
To make sauteed dried eggplant, soften the pieces in hot water, drain them, then cook with sautéed onion and garlic. Add tomato, pepper, and seasonings if you like, and cook until the eggplant is tender and the flavors come together.
Sauteed dried eggplant has a more concentrated, savory flavor and chewier texture than a dish made with fresh eggplant. Once rehydrated and cooked with aromatics, it absorbs their flavor while retaining a pleasantly substantial bite.
Yes, dried eggplant usually needs to be softened before sauteing. Rinse it, soak it in hot water or briefly simmer it until pliable, then drain well; cooking it dry in the pan can leave the pieces tough.
Yes, dried eggplant sold on strings works well for sauteed dried eggplant. Remove the pieces from the string, check for dust or debris, rinse them, and soften them before chopping or adding them to the pan.
Usually, no: small seeds can be left in when making sauteed dried eggplant. If the pieces have especially large, hard seeds, scrape those out after softening them, since they can make the finished dish unpleasantly gritty.
You can sauté fresh eggplant with similar aromatics, but the result will not be the same dish. Dried eggplant has a concentrated flavor and a firmer, chewier texture, while fresh eggplant releases more moisture as it cooks.
Garlic, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes all pair well with sauteed dried eggplant. Tomato and sweet pepper add freshness and balance; use cumin or dried mint if you want a more pronounced regional-style seasoning.
Sauteed dried eggplant works as either a side or a light plant-based main. Serve it with rice, flatbread, or a grain salad, or add beans or chickpeas when you want to make the meal more substantial.
To keep sauteed dried eggplant from turning mushy, soften it only until pliable, drain it well, and avoid prolonged simmering after it goes into the pan. Add wetter ingredients gradually so the dish sautés rather than stews.
Yes, sauteed dried eggplant can be eaten cold or at room temperature. The flavors often settle as it rests, making it suitable for a packed lunch, a picnic, or a vegetable-and-dip spread.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sauteed dried eggplant is made by softening dried eggplant and cooking it in a pan, often with onion, tomato and oil. Drying preserves the vegetable and concentrates its flavour; in Turkey, dried eggplant is also well known as a staple for stuffed dishes, particularly in the southeast. This sauté is a simpler way to serve it as a cooked vegetable dish.
It has a gently smoky, concentrated taste and a tender, slightly chewy texture. In Turkey it may be served alongside a main meal, as part of a meze spread, or with bread; it also pairs well with plain yoghurt. The dish provides fibre, with 3.8 g per 100 g, while remaining relatively light. Use a measured amount of oil and let tomatoes or peppers add moisture and flavour.
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
0.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.