Green eggplants are globular and medium-sized, averaging 9-10 centimeters in length and 6 centimeters in diameter. The lime green eggplant is capped with a dark green calyx, a very small stem, and the outer skin is smooth and glossy. The inner flesh is ivory, dense, and spongy with very few edible seeds.

One cup (82 grams) of raw eggplant contains the following nutrients:

• Calories: 20
• Carbs: 5 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Manganese: 10% of the RDI
• Folate: 5% of the RDI
• Potassium: 5% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 4% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 3% of the RDI