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Eggplant is low in calories. The bulk of calories comes from a powerful energy source, carbohydrates. They are also filled with vitamins and minerals. In addition, eggplant contains other compounds that are useful for human health, helping to prevent cancer and lowering cholesterol. Botanists refer them to the family Solanaceae. Their scientific name is Solanum melongena. Its origins eggplants are from the Indian subcontinent and now grows in many tropical and subtropical places and is known for its ability to counteract mutations and cancer.





However, eating certain foods only after consultation with the doctor, especially in the presence of certain contraindications. It should be noted that the eggplant, though in small quantities, contains nicotine (0.01 milligrams per 100 grams, according to the online Nutrition And You).

Chlorogenic acid

Chlorogenic acid is a plant chemical compound known for its antioxidant qualities. Antioxidants protect human cells from oxidation — a harmful chemical process, which damage cells and lead to diseases. Scientists of the research Center (Research Service) of the Ministry of agriculture of the USA found that the chlorogenic acid is the main antioxidant compound from those in the eggplant.

They reported that the chlorogenic acid has a great ability to counteract free radicals causing oxidation of chemical compounds. It also has the ability to reduce the level of LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein), known among lovers of a healthy lifestyle as "bad cholesterol". Chlorogenic acid also has antimutagenic properties, which means it can protect cells from mutations in cancer. This compound is also known for its antiviral properties.

Nasunin

Nasunin — contained in the skin of eggplant antioxidant compound. On 10 August 2005 in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" ("Journal of agricultural and food chemistry") was published the research report, which determined that nasunin in eggplant has antiangiogenic properties. Angiogenesis plays a key role in the pathogenesis of cancer.

In the Cancer Center (the"Center [of the study] cancer"), the Angiogenesis Foundation (the Organization [study] angiogenesis) explained that if something contributes to angiogenesis, it helps the growth of new blood vessels and movement of blood. At first glance this may seem like something good, but when it comes to cancer, nothing good in this process. Cancer cells can increase the capacity for angiogenesis, which means they provide blood supply. This may cause the accumulation of cancer cells or the tumor will grow faster. This process is opposed and contained in the eggplant nasunin.

Fiber, vitamins and minerals

Eggplants are a good source of dietary fiber which helps protect the body from type II diabetes and supports the proper functioning of the digestive system. Of the vitamins in eggplant mainly contains vitamin a (in the form of beta-carotene in these vegetables contains 21,78 micrograms per 99 grams, celebrated resource for The World's Healthiest Foods), vitamins of the B complex, folate and vitamin C. Eggplant is also rich in minerals and contain significant quantities of potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. However, they contain virtually no fat.

Nutritional value of eggplant

In parentheses are the percentage of the daily allowance. Nutritional value is based on 100 grams of raw eggplant (Solanum melongena) according to information from the Ministry of agriculture of the USA, shown in the resource Nutrition And You.

Additionally the resource lists and other indicators of eggplant. Antioxidant ORAC rate of these vegetables is 993 µmol TE / 100 grams. They are among vegetables with the lowest glycemic index of eggplant is 15.

General information:
the energy value is 24 kilocalories (1%);
carbohydrates 5.7 grams (4%);
protein — 1 gram (2%);
fat and 0.19 grams (1%);
fiber, part of the food is 3.40 grams (9%).

Vitamins:
folic acid (vitamin B9) — 22 micrograms (5,5%);
nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) — 0,649 milligram (4%);
Pantothenic acid — 0,281 milligrams (6%);
pyridoxine (vitamin B6) — 0,084 mg (6.5 per cent);
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) — 0.037 milligram (3%);
thiamine (vitamin B1) 0.039 mg (3%);
vitamin a, which very much is contained in dandelion — 27 international units (IU, IU) — 1%;
vitamin C — 2.2 mg (3,5%);
vitamin E — 0.30 milligrams (2%);
vitamin K, an incredibly rich source of which is sage to 3.5 micrograms (3%);

Electrolytes:
sodium is 2 milligrams (~0%);
potassium — 230 mg (5%).

Minerals:
calcium — 9 mg (1%);
copper — 0,082 mg (9%);
iron — 0.24 mg (3%);
magnesium — 14 mg (3,5%);
manganese — 0.250 mg (11%);
zinc 0.16 mg (1%).

 

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