Plantain (yellow, fried) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 169 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.4g2% of calories
- Carbs69g69% of calories
- Fat13g29% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Plantain (yellow, fried) (1 cup, 169 g) has 399 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 69 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (45% DV), Vitamin B6 (38% DV) and pantothenic acid (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K45%
- Vitamin B638%
- Pantothenic acid20%
- Copper22%
- Manganese21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber19%
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin E12%
- Thiamine10%
- Iron13%
- Potassium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (169 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 112 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 54 μg | 45% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 857 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 73 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 18 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 688 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 984 μg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 8 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 8 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 20 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 399 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Plantain (yellow, fried)?
One serving of Plantain (yellow, fried) (1 cup) has 399 calories, which works out to 236 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Plantain (yellow, fried) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 2% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Plantain (yellow, fried) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 63 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Plantain (yellow, fried)?
10 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Plantain (yellow, fried)?
37 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
