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Plantain calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of plantain contains 152 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 36.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 2.2 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3% Carbs 96% Fat 1%
How plantain compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fruit in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantain | 152 kcal | 1.3 g | 36.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Orange juice concentrate | 148 kcal | 2.4 g | 35.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Stewed dried pear with sugar | 140 kcal | 0.9 g | 37.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Plantain, baked | 155 kcal | 1.5 g | 41.4 g | 0.2 g |
| White grapefruit juice concentrate | 146 kcal | 2 g | 34.6 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition facts for plantain
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in plantain
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 20.2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 4% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common plantain servings
How many calories in a portion of plantain — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 152 kcal | 1 g | 37 g | 0 g |
| 1 plantain (267 g) | 406 kcal | 3 g | 98 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in plantain?
Plantain has 152 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in plantain?
Plantain contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in plantain?
Plantain contains 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these plantain calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168215 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
