Plantain nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Plantains, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Plantain

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Plantain glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200494465 in this study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367 48-54 in this https://www.longdom.org/open-access/glycemic-index-of-traditional-foods-in-northern-sri-lanka-2161-1017.1000154.pdf
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37 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 116 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 28.85 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -9.2 (alkaline) |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 86% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 80% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 76% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 74% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 74% of foods
Plantain calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 116 | |
Calories in 1 cup, mashed | 232 | 200 g |
Calories in 1 cup slices | 179 | 154 g |
Plantain Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Plantain glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200494465 in this study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367 48-54 in this https://www.longdom.org/open-access/glycemic-index-of-traditional-foods-in-northern-sri-lanka-2161-1017.1000154.pdf
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
2 mg of 1,000 mg
0%
Iron:
0.58 mg of 8 mg
7%
Magnesium:
32 mg of 420 mg
8%
Phosphorus:
28 mg of 700 mg
4%
Potassium:
465 mg of 3,400 mg
14%
Sodium:
5 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.13 mg of 11 mg
1%
Copper:
0.066 mg of 1 mg
7%
Manganese:
0 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
1.4 µg of 55 µg
3%
Choline:
12.7 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
465 mg
TOP 14%
Magnesium
32 mg
TOP 30%
Copper
0.066 mg
TOP 72%
Iron
0.58 mg
TOP 74%
Selenium
1.4 µg
TOP 80%
Choline
12.7 mg
TOP 83%
Phosphorus
28 mg
TOP 85%
Zinc
0.13 mg
TOP 88%
Sodium
5 mg
TOP 90%
Calcium
2 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
909 IU of 5,000 IU
18%
Vitamin E :
0.13 mg of 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
10.9 mg of 90 mg
12%
Vitamin B1:
0.046 mg of 1 mg
4%
Vitamin B2:
0.052 mg of 1 mg
4%
Vitamin B3:
0.756 mg of 16 mg
5%
Vitamin B5:
0.233 mg of 5 mg
5%
Vitamin B6:
0.24 mg of 1 mg
18%
Folate:
26 µg of 400 µg
7%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0.7 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
909 IU
TOP 20%
Vitamin C
10.9 mg
TOP 24%
Folate
26 µg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B6
0.24 mg
TOP 45%
Vitamin B3
0.756 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B1
0.046 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin B5
0.233 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin K
0.7 µg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B2
0.052 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin E
0.13 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.79 g of 50 g
2%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.18 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 10%
31.15 g of 300 g
10%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
67.3 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
0.58 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
9 mg of 280 mg
3%
Threonine:
21 mg of 1,050 mg
2%
Isoleucine:
22 mg of 1,400 mg
2%
Leucine:
36 mg of 2,730 mg
1%
Lysine:
37 mg of 2,100 mg
2%
Methionine:
10 mg of 1,050 mg
1%
Phenylalanine:
27 mg of 1,750 mg
2%
Valine:
28 mg of 1,820 mg
2%
Histidine:
39 mg of 700 mg
6%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.033 g
Fiber content ratio for Plantain
Sugar:
14 g
Fiber:
2.3 g
Other:
14.85 g
All nutrients for Plantain per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 116kcal | 6% | 69% |
2.5 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 0.79g | 2% | 87% |
3.6 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.18g | 0% | 89% |
185.1 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% | 24% |
4.9 times less than Lemon![]() |
Net carbs | 28.85g | N/A | 26% |
1.9 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 31.15g | 10% | 26% |
1.1 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 0.58mg | 7% | 74% |
4.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 2mg | 0% | 96% |
62.5 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 465mg | 14% | 14% |
3.2 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | 30% |
4.4 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 14g | N/A | 36% |
1.6 times more than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | 33% |
Equal to Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.07mg | 7% | 72% |
2.2 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | 88% |
48.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 28mg | 4% | 85% |
6.5 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 909IU | 18% | 20% |
18.4 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 45µg | 5% | 35% | |
Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | 82% |
11.2 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | 80% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 74% |
5.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | 81% |
2.5 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 5% | 72% |
12.7 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | 79% |
4.8 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | 45% |
2 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | 79% |
145.1 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 26µg | 7% | 44% |
2.3 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.07g | 0% | 84% |
85.4 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% |
653.3 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03g | N/A | 92% |
1429.5 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 96% |
33.9 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
34.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
41.5 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.04mg | 0% | 96% |
67.5 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.04mg | 0% | 96% |
12.2 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 96% |
9.6 times less than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
24.7 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
72.5 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% | 92% |
19.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
2mg
0%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
465mg
14%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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