Tostones (Twice Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce Recipe

Tostones (Twice Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 37.4g 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 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tostones (Twice Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.