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Grilled Plantains - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Plantains Recipe

Grilled Plantains has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 29g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Grilled Plantains, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium390 mg11.1%
Sodium30 mg1.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29 g9.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 30 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 4% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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