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How Many Calories in Aubergine?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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25
calories per 100g
20 calories per 1 cup cubed (82g)
1.0gProtein
5.9gCarbs
0.2gFat
3.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)7 kcal0.3g
100g25 kcal1.0g
1 cup cubed20 kcal0.8g
grams
25kcal
1.0gprotein
5.9gcarbs
0.2gfat
3.0gfibre

A aubergine contains 25 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup cubed (82g) provides about 20 calories. Aubergine is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Aubergine Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (82g)
Calories25 kcal20 kcal
Protein1.0g0.8g
Carbohydrates5.9g4.8g
of which Sugars3.5g2.9g
Fat0.2g0.2g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre3.0g2.5g
Sodium2.0mg2mg
Potassium229.0mg188mg
Calcium9.0mg7mg
Iron0.2mg0.2mg
Vitamin C2.2mg1.8mg
Vitamin A1.0µg1µg
Selenium0.3µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does aubergine fit your diet?

Weight management

At 25 calories per 100g, aubergine is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in aubergine per 100g?

Aubergine (known as eggplant in the US) contains 25 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is aubergine high in calories?

A 1 cup cubed of aubergine (82g) has around 20 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is aubergine good for weight loss?

At 25 calories per 100g, aubergine is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup cubed provides about 20 calories.

How much protein is in aubergine?

Aubergine contains 1.0g of protein per 100g.

Is aubergine a good source of fibre?

Yes — aubergine provides 3.0g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does aubergine compare to cabbage?

Aubergine has 25 calories per 100g, close to cabbage at 25 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of aubergine for 20g of protein?

With 1.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2000g of aubergine to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to aubergine by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Aubergine (this page)25 kcal1.0g5.9g0.2g
Cabbage25 kcal1.3g5.8g0.1g
Carrots, Canned, Regular Pack, Drained Solids25 kcal0.6g5.5g0.2g
Cauliflower25 kcal1.9g5.0g0.3g
Jew's Ear, (pepeao), Raw25 kcal0.5g6.8g0.0g
Mushrooms, Canned, Drained Solids25 kcal1.9g5.1g0.3g
Squash, Summer, Crookneck and Straightneck, Frozen25 kcal1.3g5.5g0.2g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.