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Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein2%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C21.6 mg36%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Niacin1.4 mg7%
Vitamin B60.34 mg17%
Folate48 mcg12%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Potassium464 mg13.3%
Sodium101 mg4.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.3 g10.1%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars13.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.3 g2.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%

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Nutrition Facts

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

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