Calories in Plantains, underripe, raw
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Plantains, underripe, raw contains 145 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (140 g) provides about 203 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 145 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.69 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 33.6 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 2.4 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 18.5 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.092 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 4.8 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 29.5 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 27.9 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 406 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.15 mg | 7% |
% 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 92%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars2.4 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.69 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.85 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 27.8 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 1.2 g |
| Fructose M | 1.2 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 63.6 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.2 g |
| Ash M | 0.91 g |
| Resistant starch M | 27 g |
Other forms of Plantains
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains, green, fried Cooked | 309 | 1.5 g | 49.2 g | 11.8 g |
| Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant Cooked | 236 | 1.4 g | 40.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Plantains, green, raw Raw | 152 | 1.3 g | 36.7 g | 0.07 g |
| Plantains, green, boiled Cooked | 121 | 1.1 g | 29.2 g | 0.08 g |
| Plantains, yellow, raw Raw | 122 | 1.3 g | 31.9 g | 0.35 g |
| Plantains, yellow, baked Cooked | 155 | 1.5 g | 41.4 g | 0.16 g |
| Plantains, ripe, raw Raw | 123 | 1.2 g | 31 g | 0.89 g |
| Plantains, overripe, raw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmons, native, raw Raw | 127 | 0.8 g | 33.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw Raw | 101 | 1.7 g | 25.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugar-apples, (sweetsop), raw Raw | 94 | 2.1 g | 23.6 g | 0.29 g |
| Jujube, raw Raw | 79 | 1.2 g | 20.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Crabapples, raw Raw | 76 | 0.4 g | 20 g | 0.3 g |
| Sapodilla, raw Raw | 83 | 0.44 g | 20 g | 1.1 g |
| Breadfruit, raw Raw | 103 | 1.1 g | 27.1 g | 0.23 g |
| Guavas, strawberry, raw Raw | 69 | 0.58 g | 17.4 g | 0.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw plantains?
100 g of raw plantains has 145 kcal. Reference amount, racc (140 g): about 203 kcal.
How much protein is in raw plantains?
Raw plantains contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in reference amount, racc (140 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw plantains?
Raw plantains has 33.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw plantains?
Raw plantains contains 0.69 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw plantains contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (21% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw plantains?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does plantains have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, plantains, underripe, raw has 145 kcal, while plantains, green, fried has 309 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: Foundation Foods, 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: Foundation Foods, record 2710818. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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