Calories in Plantains, verde, hervido
Generic food Cooked Frutas
Plantains, verde, hervido contains 121 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (137 g) provides about 166 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 0,6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in frutas y jugos de frutas on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B6, 12% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamina C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0,08 g | 0,1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,072 g | 0,4% |
| Trans fat C | 0,001 g | |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0,1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29,2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2,6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 2,3 g | |
| Protein M | 1,1 g | 2% |
| Vitamina C M | 9,1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamina K M | 3,8 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,065 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0,39 mg | 2% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) M | 48 µg | 12% |
| Calcio M | 3 mg | 0,2% |
| Iron M | 0,3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesio M | 28 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo M | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potasio M | 289 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0,14 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0,08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0,11 mg | 5% |
| Selenio M | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 96%
- Fat 0,6%
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
- Protein1,1 gin the top quarter of frutas y jugos de frutas (median 0,61 g)
- Fiber2,6 gabove the median for frutas y jugos de frutas (median 1,6 g)
- Sugars2,3 gin the lowest quarter of frutas y jugos de frutas (median 11 g)
- Fat0,08 gin the lowest quarter of frutas y jugos de frutas (median 0,19 g)
- Saturated fat0,072 gin the top quarter of frutas y jugos de frutas (median 0,021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for frutas y jugos de frutas (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,013 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,078 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 24,5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1,5 g |
| Glucose M | 0,38 g |
| Fructosa M | 0,35 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0,01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,02 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,02 g |
| Leucine M | 0,04 g |
| Lysine M | 0,05 g |
| Metionina M | 0,007 g |
| Cistino M | 0,02 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,03 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,02 g |
| Valine M | 0,02 g |
| Arginine M | 0,06 g |
| Histidina M | 0,06 g |
| Alanine M | 0,03 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 0,09 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 0,08 g |
| Glycine M | 0,03 g |
| Proline M | 0,03 g |
| Serine M | 0,03 g |
| Hidroxiprolina M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,026 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,052 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0,008 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0,002 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0,002 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0,044 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,007 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0,012 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,026 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,001 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0,001 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t no se define ulteriormente M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLA M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0,011 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0,052 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-monoenoico total C | 0,001 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-polienoico total C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18.3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Other components (6)
| Agua M | 69,1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0,6 g |
| Energy C | 507 kJ |
| Vitamina K (Menaquinona-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina K (Dihidrophylloquinona) M | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida M | 48 µg |
Other forms of Plantains
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains, verde, frito Cooked | 309 | 1,5 g | 49,2 g | 11,8 g |
| Plantains, amarillo, frito, Restaurante latino Cooked | 236 | 1,4 g | 40,8 g | 7,5 g |
| Plantains, verde, crudo Raw | 152 | 1,3 g | 36,7 g | 0,07 g |
| Plantains, amarillo, crudo Raw | 122 | 1,3 g | 31,9 g | 0,35 g |
| Plantains, amarillo, horneado Cooked | 155 | 1,5 g | 41,4 g | 0,16 g |
| Plantains, maduración, crudo Raw | 123 | 1,2 g | 31 g | 0,89 g |
| Plantains, por escrito, crudo Raw | 145 | 1,2 g | 33,6 g | 0,69 g |
| Plantains, overripe, crudo Raw | 117 | 1,2 g | 29,2 g | 0,99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches, seca, sulfuro, estofado, con azúcar añadido Cooked | 103 | 1,1 g | 26,6 g | 0,22 g |
| Albaricoques, seca, sulfuro, estofado, con azúcar añadido Cooked | 113 | 1,2 g | 29,3 g | 0,15 g |
| Plums, secos (prunes), estofado, con azúcar añadido Cooked | 124 | 1,1 g | 32,9 g | 0,22 g |
| Prunes, deshidratado (bajo movimiento), estofado Cooked | 113 | 1,2 g | 29,7 g | 0,24 g |
| Albaricoques, deshidratado (bajo movimiento), sulfuro, estofado Cooked | 126 | 1,9 g | 32,6 g | 0,24 g |
| Manzanas, seca, sulfuro, estofado, con azúcar añadido Cooked | 83 | 0,2 g | 20,7 g | 0,07 g |
| Peaches, deshidratado (bajo movimiento), sulfuro, estofado Cooked | 133 | 2 g | 34,1 g | 0,42 g |
| Manzanas, deshidratado (función baja), sulfuro, estofado Cooked | 74 | 0,28 g | 19,9 g | 0,12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked plantains?
100 g of cooked plantains has 121 kcal. 1 taza (137 g): about 166 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked plantains?
Cooked plantains contains 1,1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,5 g in 1 taza (137 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other frutas y jugos de frutas, that is among the highest quarter (median 0,61 g).
How many carbs are in cooked plantains?
Cooked plantains has 29,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,6 g of fiber and 2,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked plantains?
Cooked plantains contains 0,08 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,072 g is saturated (0,4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked plantains contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina B6 (13% DV), Folate (B9) (12% DV) and Vitamina C (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked plantains?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0,1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does plantains have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, plantains, verde, hervido has 121 kcal, while plantains, verde, crudo has 152 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: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168216. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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