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.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 19% | |
Calories from Carbs | 76% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 439.7 IU | 8.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 36.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.8 IU | 0.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.7 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 40.2 mcg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 27.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.56 mg | 5.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 68.2 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.2 mg | 12.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 67.6 mg | 16.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 50.8 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 487.7 mg | 13.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 236.9 mg | 9.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.56 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.56 mg | 27.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 10.6 mcg | 15.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42 g | 14% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 10.3 g | |||
Glucose | 2.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 2.8 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 2.7 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.6 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 292
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 305
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 61.2 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 516
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 32.4 g | Fat 51.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 322
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 51.5 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 35.3 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 352
Protein 4 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 22 g