Plantains, Green
Plantains, Green belongs to the fruits & berries category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 309 kcal with 1.5 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat, 49.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is magnesium — 14% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the magnesium rich foods: the best everyday sources guide). Related entries in the same group include Pitanga, (Surinam-Cherry) and Plantains, Green, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein2%1.5 g
- Fat35.2%11.8 g
- Carbs62.8%49.2 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 309 kcal | 15% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% |
| Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | — | |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Plantains, Green?
- A 100 g serving of Plantains, Green has 309 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Plantains, Green?
- Per 100 g there are 1.5 g of protein — about 3% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Plantains, Green?
- Per 100 g there are 11.8 g of fat and 49.2 g of carbohydrate, including 3.5 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Plantains, Green high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Magnesium (14% DV), Dietary Fiber (13% DV), Potassium (10% DV).
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