What is Green Plantains? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Green Plantains?

Plantains are related to the banana and look like a large version of one. Green plantains are roughly 1 foot long and thicker than a banana. Plantains can be eaten at varying stages of ripeness. When they are green they have a thick, tough to peel skin and a semi-hard fruit, with a texture that is reminiscent of a very firm banana. The fruit of the plantain is starchy, bland and cream colored. Plantain chips, also called tostones are made by frying or baking thin slices of green plantain. The green plantain is used more for savory dishes, than for for sweet ones.

What does Green Plantains Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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Green Plantains Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup 148g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	225kcal	11%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	55g	18%
Sugars	3g	6%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	3mg	0%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Green Plantains?

1 Cup of Green Plantains contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Green Plantains?

1 Cup of Green Plantains contains 55 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Green Plantains?

1 Cup of Green Plantains contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Green Plantains?

1 Cup of Green Plantains contains 3 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Green Plantains?

There are 225 calories in 1 Cup of Green Plantains.

How many calories are in 1 Plantain of Green Plantains?

There are 406 calories in 1 Plantain of Green Plantains.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Green Plantains?

There are 43 calories in 1 oz of Green Plantains.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Green Plantains?

There are 689 calories in 1 pound of Green Plantains.