Fruits
Plantain calories and nutrition
A cup of sliced raw yellow plantain (148 g) has 181 calories, with 1.9 g of protein, 47.2 g of carbs and 0.5 g of fat. That is 122 calories per 100 g.
Yellow plantain, raw edible portion. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Plantains, yellow, raw”. This record is raw yellow plantain, not a dessert banana. Cooking changes water content and weight; frying adds oil. Do not use a raw-weight calculation for fried or cooked plantain.
Serving size
1 cup, sliced · 148 g
181 calories
- Protein
- 1.9 g4% of calories · 4% DV
- Carbs
- 47.2 g94% of calories · 17% DV
- Fat
- 0.5 g2% of calories · 1% DV
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
- Sugars
- 25.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 5.9 mg
Plantain banana nutritional value
The USDA serving (148 g) has 181 calories, 1.9 g protein, 47.2 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Yellow plantain, raw edible portion. Sources ↓
Calories in plantain by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, sliced148 g | 181 | 1.9 g | 47.2 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 plantain270 g | 329 | 3.5 g | 86.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 100 g100 g | 122 | 1.3 g | 31.9 g | 0.4 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Plantain nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 122 calories: 4% from protein, 94% from carbs and 2% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cup, sliced · 148 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 | 181 | – |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 5.9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 47.2 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | 17.5 g | 25.9 g | – |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 4.4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 720.8 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 56 µg | 82.9 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4 mg | 27.2 mg | 30% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup, sliced), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of sliced raw yellow plantain (181 calories) takes about 57 minutes of walking, roughly 6,500 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A cup of sliced raw yellow plantain has 181 calories, 76 more calories than a medium banana (105 calories). The portions weigh 148 g and 118 g, respectively.
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Plantain questions
Does plantain banana nutritional value describe fried plantain?
No. A cup of raw yellow plantain has 181 calories and 47.2 g carbs. Fried plantain needs a separate cooked recipe or entry.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Plantains, yellow, raw (FDC ID 169130, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- USDA bulk records verified October 29, 2026; original archive retained locally.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
USDA bulk records verified .
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