- Eggplant belongs to the “night shade” family of vegetables that include tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes, but does not include sweet potatoes.
- Eggplant is low in calories (35 calories per cup) and contains no fat.
- Eggplant is a good source of fiber and minerals.
- Other common names for Eggplant are “Aubergine” in Europe and “Brinjal” in India and Asia.