Plantain: Nutrition Facts
The plantain is a starchy relative of the banana, usually cooked before eating. The figures here are for raw yellow plantains, USDA standard reference.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 1.3 | 31.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 122 (6%) | 1.3 (3%) | 31.9 (12%) | 1.7 (6%) | 0.4 (0%) |
| 1 cup, sliced (~148 g) | 181 (9%) | 1.9 (4%) | 47.2 (17%) | 2.5 (9%) | 0.5 (1%) |
| 1 plantain (~270 g) | 329 (16%) | 3.5 (7%) | 86.1 (31%) | 4.6 (16%) | 0.9 (1%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 122 | 6% |
| Protein (g) | 1.3 | 3% |
| Carb (g) | 31.9 | 12% |
| Fiber (g) | 1.7 | 6% |
| Fat (g) | 0.4 | 0% |
How much protein in Plantain?
Plantain, raw, yellow, contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 cup, sliced (~148 g) serving therefore provides about 1.9 g of protein.
How many calories in Plantain?
Plantain, raw, yellow, supplies about 122 kcal per 100 g. A 1 cup, sliced (~148 g) serving works out to roughly 181 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 cup, sliced (~148 g): 181 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 0.5 g fat
- 1 plantain (~270 g): 329 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 0.9 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169130, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Plantains, yellow, raw - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29