Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 30.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 2% | |
Calories from Fat | 50% | |
Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1000 IU | 20% | ||
Vitamin C | 21.6 mg | 36% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5% | ||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg | 17% | ||
Folate | 48 mcg | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | ||
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | ||
Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | ||
Potassium | 464 mg | 13.3% | ||
Sodium | 101 mg | 4.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 10.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | ||
Sugars | 13.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.3 g | 2.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14 g | 21.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14 g 21.5%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 101 mg 4.2%
Total Carbohydrates 30.3 g 10.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 13.7 g
Protein 1.3 g 2.6%
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 36%
Calcium 1% Iron 6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 22
Protein 0.5 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 0.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 448
Protein 21 g | Carbs 40.8 g | Fat 22 g
Per Serving | Calories 44
Protein 5 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 56 g | Fat 0.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 334
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 43.3 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 31.9 g | Fat 0.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 419
Protein 4.8 g | Carbs 50.3 g | Fat 22.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 22.5 g | Fat 1.3 g