How healthy is imam bayıldı?
Is imam bayıldı healthy? Yes, for most people. Imam bayıldı scores 52/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 107 kcal, 14 mg vitamin C and 1.5 mg vitamin E. İmam bayıldı is eggplant slowly braised in olive oil with a filling of onion, garlic and tomato, served at room temperature: a vegan dish with fiber and mostly unsaturated fat. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Imam bayıldı ranks higher than 52% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C14%
- Vitamin E9%
- Fiber9%
- Potassium5%
- Magnesium3%
- Protein2%
- Iron2%
- Vitamin A2%
- Calcium1%
Counts against
- Saturated fat6%
- Added sugars1%
- Sodium7%
Raw NRF9.3: 48 minus 13 = 35. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in imam bayıldı?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 107 kcal | 235 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 9.2 g | |
| Added sugars | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Fat | 8.5 g | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Omega-3 fats | <0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 16 µg | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 31 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 32 µg | 70 µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 51 µg | 13% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 19 mg | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 530 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 32 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 364 mg | 16% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard imam bayıldı?
We estimate imam bayıldı from this standard recipe (serves 6, about 1450 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| 6 small eggplants | 800 g |
| Olive oil | 120 g |
| 3 onions, sliced | 400 g |
| 1 head garlic | 20 g |
| 2 large tomatoes | 300 g |
| 2 green peppers | 100 g |
| Parsley | 20 g |
| 1 tsp sugar | 5 g |
| Salt | 6 g |
| Water for braising | 150 g |
Why is imam bayıldı good for you?
- 70 µg vitamin K in 1 stuffed eggplant, 58% of the daily value. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- 31 mg vitamin C in 1 stuffed eggplant, 34% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- 3.3 mg vitamin E in 1 stuffed eggplant, 22% of the daily value. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Good ways to use it
- A vegan main with bread or bulgur pilaf
- A meze plate alongside cacık
What should you watch out for?
- A lot of olive oil goes in, so the calories add up even though it is all vegetables.
Which dishes score higher?
Other dishes with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.