Plantain (Raw) Nutrition Facts
Plantains are starchy cooking bananas used as a vegetable in many cuisines. Unlike sweet bananas, they must be cooked before eating. They're rich in vitamin A, potassium, and complex carbohydrates.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Health Benefits
- ✓Excellent source of vitamin A (23% DV per medium plantain)
- ✓High in potassium for heart health (14% DV)
- ✓Good source of vitamin B6 for brain function
- ✓Contains resistant starch when cooked and cooled
- ✓Provides sustained energy from complex carbs
Best For
Storage
Store unripe (green) plantains at room temperature until they reach desired ripeness. Ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) can be refrigerated for 1-2 days. Peel and freeze for longer storage.
Serving Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat plantains raw?
Unlike bananas, plantains are too starchy to eat raw and must be cooked. Green plantains are very starchy and used for savory dishes. Ripe (black) plantains are sweeter and often fried as a dessert.
How do you know when a plantain is ripe?
Green plantains are unripe and starchy (best for tostones). Yellow plantains are semi-ripe. Black plantains are fully ripe, sweet, and soft (best for maduros). Ripening takes 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
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