Eggplant is very lowin calories and fat, but rich in soluble fiber. 100 g provides only 24calories, but contributes about 9% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) offiber. 

It contains manygood amounts of the B complex group essential vitamins such as pantothenic acid(vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and thiamine (vitamin B1), niacin (B3).These vitamins are essential in the sense that the body requires them from externalsources to replenish and required for fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. 

In addition, thisplant is also a good source of minerals such as manganese, copper, iron andpotassium. Manganese is used as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxidedismutase. Potassium is an important intracellular electrolyte helps counterpressing (pressure) effects of sodium.