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Fried Plantain has a low glycemic index of 55 (typical range 50 to 62). A serving of 10 slices (1/4" thick) (53 g) has a glycemic load of 13, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 309 calories, 1.5 g protein, 49.2 g carbohydrate (3.5 g fiber, 3.6 g sugars) and 11.8 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 10 slices (1/4" thick) (53 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 26.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 11.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 255 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Breadfruit | 60 | 13 |
| Banana | 51 | 12 |
| Cherimoya | 35 | 12 |
| Mango | 51 | 11 |
| Soursop | 32 | 10 |
Fried Plantain has a glycemic index of 55, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 10 slices (1/4" thick) (53 g) serving is 13, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of fried plantain has a glycemic load of 13 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Fried Plantain has 309 calories per 100 g, and about 164 calories in a 10 slices (1/4" thick) (53 g) serving.
Fried Plantain is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Plantains, green, fried” (FDC 168199). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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