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Fried Plantains⏱ 15 min total
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Fried Plantains

Per 1 serving · 59 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
180
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.7g
    1% of calories
  • Carbs
    15g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    68% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Fried Plantains (59 g) has 180 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (22% DV).

Per 100 g
303cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
0.4g
Net carbs
13g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.3g
6.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin E22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B611%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Peel the plantains and cut them in half. Slice the halves lengthwise into thin pieces.

  3. 3

    Fry the pieces until browned and tender. Drain excess oil on paper towels. Sprinkle with chili powder and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (59 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A35 μg
4%
Vitamin C8 mg
9%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin0.4 mg
2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)10 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline6 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium3 mg
0%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium236 mg
5%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus17 mg
2%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene210 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene302 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid0.1 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 180 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 34min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 22min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 15min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 25min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Fried Plantains?

One serving of Fried Plantains (1 serving) has 180 calories, which works out to 303 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Fried Plantains high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 1% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Fried Plantains keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Fried Plantains?

20 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Fried Plantains?

6.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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