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Plantains, yellow, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.4 MG | 20% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Folate, total | 22 UG | 6% | |
| Choline, total | 13.5 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 56 UG | 6% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 28.8 UG | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 3 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 32 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 487 MG | 10% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.5 UG | 3% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.4g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (20% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (24% DV).
About Plantains, yellow, raw
Yellow plantains are ripe enough that their starches have begun converting to sugar, giving them a noticeably sweeter flavor than their green counterparts. Raw, they're starchy and carb-dense with minimal fat or protein. They're almost always cooked before eating and are a foundational ingredient across Caribbean, West African, and Latin American cuisines.
Dietary Information
Plantains, yellow, raw is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Plantains, yellow, raw include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (24% DV) , and Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 122 calories per 100 grams, Plantains, yellow, raw gets 4% of its calories from protein, 105% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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