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Is eggplant a vegetable or fruit?

Garden egg or Eggplant is a vegetable because it has all the characteristics and growth pattern of a vegetable. However, this largely depends on your perspective, and it could also depend on the context of the question. While many people will simply call garden eggs a vegetable, that definition does not actually make sense.

Is an egg a vegetable?

Because the egg contains only water, it cannot be considered to be a vegetable. Nor is it a fruit (unless it is technically a gummy treat), or even a seed (if you look at the shape of an egg). So then, what exactly is it? Garden egg: A Vegetable?

What is Garden Egg?

Garden egg is a type of eggplant that is used as a food crop in several countries in Africa. It is asmall, white fruit with a teardrop or roundish shape that is valued for its bitterness. There is debate on the specific species of garden egg.

Are garden eggs healthy to eat?

Garden Eggs are one of the healthiest food you can eat.鈥?The garden egg, also known as eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1). It is a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and鈥?chlorogenic acid.