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Plantain

This record describes ripe, raw plantain. Per 100 g it provides about 136 calories with 31 g carbohydrates.

136
kcalper 100g
Carbs
30.95g
Protein
1.16g
Fat
0.89g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Ripe, raw
Edible portion
Raw plantain
Measurement basis
Per 100 g ripe, raw plantain edible portion
Energy (kcal)
136 kcal
Protein1
1.15625 g
Carbohydrates1
30.9522 g
Fat1
0.8933 g
Dietary fiber1
2.125 g
Sugars1
14.243 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
571 kJ
Trans fat
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Calcium1
3.825 mg
Potassium1
395.6 mg
Magnesium1
33.93 mg
Iron1
0.3192 mg
Zinc1
0.1467 mg
Vitamin B1
0.062 mg
Vitamin B21
0.1 mg
Vitamin B3
0.672 mg
Vitamin B5
0.3 mg
Vitamin B61
0.1893 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
22 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
20.08 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
56 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
457 µg
Alpha-carotene
438 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
28.8 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source
  1. Additional data source[1]
  2. Below quantification limit

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2710817 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-10-31

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169130 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

The nutrition values refer to ripe, raw plantain from the cited USDA record. They do not describe green plantain, sweet banana, or a cooked or fried serving. Per 100 g of raw edible portion, it provides about 136 kcal, 31 g carbohydrates, 1.16 g protein, 0.89 g fat, 2.1 g dietary fiber and 14.2 g total sugars. Preparation and added oil can change values per 100 g; use the matching raw edible weight for this record.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Plantain?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of ripe, raw plantain. An edible portion weighing 179 g provides approximately 243 kcal using the stored 136 kcal/100 g. The medium-fruit weight is illustrative; weigh the edible portion.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g136 kcal31 g1.2 g0.9 g
1 medium plantain179 g243.4 kcal55.4 g2.1 g1.6 g
1/2 plantain90 g122.4 kcal27.9 g1 g0.8 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
136 kcal
Energy (kJ)
571 kJ
Protein1
1.15625 g
Carbohydrates1
30.9522 g
Fat1
0.8933 g
Dietary fiber1
2.125 g
Sugars1
14.243 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Trans fat
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
Calcium1
3.825 mg
Potassium1
395.6 mg
Magnesium1
33.93 mg
Iron1
0.3192 mg
Zinc1
0.1467 mg
Vitamin B1
0.062 mg
Vitamin B21
0.1 mg
Vitamin B3
0.672 mg
Vitamin B5
0.3 mg
Vitamin B61
0.1893 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
22 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
20.08 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
56 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
457 µg
Alpha-carotene
438 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
28.8 µg

Questions and answers

Plantain nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in plantain?

Ripe, raw plantain provides about 136 calories per 100 g. An edible portion weighing 179 g provides approximately 243 calories.

Is plantain high in carbs?

Yes. Plantain provides about 31 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is plantain usually cooked?

Yes. Unlike sweet bananas, plantains are usually cooked by boiling, frying, baking, or grilling.

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