Calories in Plantain, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type
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Plantain, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type contains 141 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (25 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 3% 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 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 125 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.9 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 17 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 63 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 15.1 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 30 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 472 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein1.3 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars17 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.67 gbelow the median for other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium125 mgbelow the median for other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.65 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.87 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 425 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 28 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 403 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Plantain
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantain, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 122 | 1.3 g | 31.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Plantain, cooked with oil Cooked | 144 | 1.3 g | 30.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Plantain, raw Raw | 122 | 1.3 g | 31.9 g | 0.35 g |
| Plantain, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 138 | 1.3 g | 30.9 g | 2.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm hearts, cooked Cooked | 134 | 2.6 g | 24.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Breadfruit, cooked Cooked | 123 | 1 g | 26.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Carrots, glazed, cooked Cooked | 97 | 0.9 g | 17.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Sweet potato, frozen, cooked, baked, without salt Cooked | 100 | 1.7 g | 23.4 g | 0.12 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared Cooked | 164 | 0.89 g | 32.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Cooked | 182 | 2.2 g | 35.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Relish, corn | 111 | 1.7 g | 25.7 g | 0.91 g |
| Hearts of palm, raw Raw | 115 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked plantain?
100 g of cooked plantain has 141 kcal. 1 slice (25 g): about 35 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 240 kcal. 1 whole (225 g): about 317 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked plantain?
Cooked plantain contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.32 g in 1 slice (25 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other starchy vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in cooked plantain?
Cooked plantain has 30.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 17 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked plantain?
Cooked plantain contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.67 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked plantain contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (25% DV), Vitamin C (17% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and potassium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked plantain?
100 g contains 125 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does plantain have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, plantain, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type has 141 kcal, while plantain, raw has 122 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2709561. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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