Baba Ganoush
Serving: 100 g (about ⅓ cup)
Baba ganoush is a smoky dip of roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic. The charred eggplant gives it a deep flavor; the tahini and olive oil make it richer than it looks.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- Most of the fat and calories come from the tahini and olive oil, not the eggplant.
- It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Eaten with pita, the bread adds the bulk of the meal calories.
Logging tip
Dips are eaten with pita — photograph both so Nishnush counts the bread too.
Common questions
How many calories are in baba ganoush? +
About 130 calories per 100 g — roughly 10 g fat, 8 g carbs and 3 g protein. The tahini amount drives most of it.
Is baba ganoush healthy? +
Yes — it is mostly roasted vegetable and sesame. The calorie density comes from tahini and oil, so portion the dip and watch the pita.
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