Fried Plantains 1 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 48g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 85, for Fried Plantains 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 1% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1400 IU | 28% | ||
Vitamin C | 16.8 mg | 28% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 5.9 mg | 19.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 4.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 4.7% | ||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 18.5% | ||
Folate | 40 mcg | 10% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.36 mg | 3.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 3 mg | 0.3% | ||
Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | ||
Magnesium | 49.2 mg | 12.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 43 mg | 4.3% | ||
Potassium | 716.1 mg | 20.5% | ||
Sodium | 7.7 mg | 0.3% | ||
Zinc | 0.2 mg | 1.3% | ||
Copper | 0.1 mg | 5.1% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 2.2 mcg | 3.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 48 g | 16% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% | ||
Sugars | 21.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 1.2 g | 2.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 27.5 g | 42.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 16.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.5 g 42.3%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7.7 mg 0.3%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 21.6 g
Protein 1.2 g 2.4%
Vitamin A 28% Vitamin C 28%
Calcium 0.3% Iron 5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 361
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 74.2 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 102
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 39.7 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 73
Protein 0.2 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 174
Protein 0.6 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 409
Protein 37.6 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 22.7 g