What is Yellow Fried Plantains? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Yellow Fried Plantains?

Fried plantains are a delicious side dish found across a number of cuisines particularly those found in Central America, South America and southern parts of Asia. The plantain looks remarkably like a banana and is in the same family. However, the plantain has a higher starch content making it a food that is best cooked, rather than eaten raw. Very ripe plantains are used for the sweet fried version of this starchy fruit. It is sliced into a length of several inches and deep fried in hot oil giving the outside a golden-brown color that is lightly crisped with a sweet, soft and creamy interior. The plantains are usually seasoned with salt or sugar.

What does Yellow Fried 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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yellow plantains

Yellow plantains are in the banana family. This starchy and sweet fruit is used at various stages in its ripeness. Green plantains are often used for chips and a Puerto Rican dish called mofongo. The yellow plantain has numerous uses, from a substitute for bread to various fried and baked dishes. Once the plantain is dark brown, it is often used to make sweet maduros; chunks of soft and caramelized plantain.

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

Yellow Fried Plantains Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	51kcal	3%
Fats	2g	3%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	9g	3%
Sugars	5g	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Yellow Fried Plantains?

1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Yellow Fried Plantains?

1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains contains 9 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Yellow Fried Plantains?

1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains contains 2 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Yellow Fried Plantains?

1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains?

There are 51 calories in 1 oz of Yellow Fried Plantains.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Yellow Fried Plantains?

There are 821 calories in 1 pound of Yellow Fried Plantains.