Calories in Green plantain with cracklings, Puerto Rican style
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Green plantain with cracklings, Puerto Rican style contains 358 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 716 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other starchy vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 102 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 358 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.8 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 349 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 14.8 g | |
| Protein C | 13.2 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.3 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 35.8 µg | 30% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 44.9 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 405 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 9.9 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.2 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars14.8 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
- Fat22.8 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat5.6 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium349 mgin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 290 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 19 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 278 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 34.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato fries, fast food / restaurant | 305 | 1.9 g | 31.6 g | 23.9 g |
| Mushrooms, stuffed | 288 | 10.7 g | 27.7 g | 15 g |
| Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing | 270 | 5.8 g | 10.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fast food, with cheese | 295 | 6 g | 24.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from restaurant, with cheese | 295 | 6 g | 24.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Sweet potato tots, fast food / restaurant | 240 | 2.1 g | 34.9 g | 15.6 g |
| Potato pancakes | 268 | 6.1 g | 27.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Fried onion rings Cooked | 352 | 4.2 g | 39.9 g | 19.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green plantain with cracklings?
100 g of green plantain with cracklings has 358 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 716 kcal. 1 ball, 3" dia (64 g): about 229 kcal.
Is green plantain with cracklings high in protein?
Green plantain with cracklings contains 13.2 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.4 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other starchy vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in green plantain with cracklings?
Green plantain with cracklings has 27 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 14.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in green plantain with cracklings?
Green plantain with cracklings contains 22.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.6 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does green plantain with cracklings contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (30% DV), selenium (18% DV), Vitamin E (15% DV), Vitamin C (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in green plantain with cracklings?
100 g contains 349 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710139. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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