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Plantain (raw)

The cooking banana — starchier, and better fried green.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g122 kcal 1.3 g31.9 g 1.7 g0.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.1 g26.1 g 1.4 g0.3 g
One medium · 179 g218 kcal2.3 g57.1 g3.0 g0.6 g

Where the calories come from

4%carbs 94%2%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars17.5 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium4 mg · 0% DV
Potassium487 mg · 10% DV
Calcium3 mg · 0% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium36 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin C18.4 mg · 20% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)56 mcg · 6% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)22 mcg · 6% DV
Choline13.5 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.24 mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus32 mg · 3% DV
Copper0.07 mg · 8% DV
Potassium : sodium121.8 : 1 · favorable
Protein2.3 g · 5% DVFiber3.0 g · 11% DVPotassium872 mg · 19% DVCalcium5.4 mg · 0% DVIron1.0 mg · 5% DVMagnesium64 mg · 15% DVSodium7.2 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 2709560 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

2308 gfor 30 g protein
2815 kcalthose grams cost
1.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPlantain
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPlantain
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPlantain

Rank within fruit

Lemon3.8 gGuava3.8 gBlackberries3.6 gStar fruit3.4 gMulberry3.3 gApricots2.9 gNectarine2.7 gCantaloupe2.4 gLime2.3 gPassion fruit2.3 gPeach2.2 gPlantain1.1 g#26 of 36 in Fruit · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Plantain1.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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