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Plantain Gingerbread (Liberia) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Plantain Gingerbread (Liberia) Recipe

Plantain Gingerbread (Liberia) has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 75.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 4.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Plantain Gingerbread (Liberia), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A439.7 IU8.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol36.3 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.2 mcg10.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid27.9 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium68.2 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Iron2.2 mg12.4%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium67.6 mg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus50.8 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium487.7 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium236.9 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg27.9%Top 30%High
Selenium10.6 mcg15.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42 g14%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars10.3 g
Glucose2.2 mg
Fructose2.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 21.8 mg 7.3%

Sodium 424 mg 17.7%

Total Carbohydrates 75.1 g 25%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 18.4 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 15.7% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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