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Nutritional Profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

We got 44 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for three nutrients.

These are

Sodium, Na (Minerals)
alpha-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 10 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Sodium, Na (Minerals)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

35.5%

11.7%

1.5%

46.2%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

1.7%

4.8%

4.7%

Saturated

Mono

Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Carbohydrates (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	35.5 g	10.1 g	48	716
Fiber, total dietary	2.6 g	737.1 mg	68	225
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	16.7 g	4.7 g	28	627
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	4.8 g	1.4 g	29	994
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	4.7 g	1.3 g	21	625
Fatty Acids, total saturated	1.7 g	483.6 mg	69	1524
Total Lipid (Fat)	11.7 g	3.3 g	31	693
Saturated Fats (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Capric Acid (10:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	100	531
Lauric Acid (12:0)	2 mg	0.6 mg	98	708
Myristic Acid (14:0)	2 mg	0.6 mg	193	1148
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	1.2 g	343 mg	44	1223
Stearic Acid (18:0)	368 mg	104.3 mg	72	1323
Monounsaturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	4.7 g	1.3 g	31	961
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	50 mg	14.2 mg	40	933
Paullinic Acid (20:1)	46 mg	13 mg	21	428
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	4.1 g	1.2 g	23	628
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	601 mg	170.4 mg	25	385
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	1.5 g	411.1 mg	373	1474
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	12 µg	3.4 µg	158	443
Folate, food	12 µg	3.4 µg	158	277
Folate, total	12 µg	3.4 µg	163	380
Niacin	688 µg	195 µg	379	1860
Riboflavin	54 µg	15.3 µg	229	757
Thiamin	46 µg	13 µg	197	838
Vitamin B6	300 µg	85 µg	73	681
Vitamin C	14.4 mg	4.1 mg	299	479
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Carotene	366 µg	103.8 µg	109	223
alpha-Tocopherol	1.5 mg	419.6 µg	140	495
beta-Carotene	382 µg	108.3 µg	545	807
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	25 µg	7.1 µg	559	1009
Phylloquinone	14.1 µg	4 µg	536	781
Vitamin A, RAE	47 µg	13.3 µg	404	664
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	6 mg	1.7 mg	193	552
Copper, Cu	88 µg	24.9 µg	220	761
Iron, Fe	700 µg	198.4 µg	222	853
Magnesium, Mg	42 mg	11.9 mg	79	287
Phosphorus, P	38 mg	10.8 mg	134	635
Potassium, K	501 mg	142 mg	108	398
Selenium, Se	1.7 µg	0.5 µg	85	679
Sodium, Na	1.5 g	412.2 mg	8	127
Zinc, Zn	170 µg	48.2 µg	147	912
Other Micronutrients (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Choline	15.1 mg	4.3 mg	251	1005
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	46.2 g	13.1 g	730	1711
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	236 kcal	66.9 kcal	41	452

Figure 3. Nutritional profile of fried green plantain (puerto rican style) with 44 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Fried Green Plantain (Puerto Rican Style)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Small Tostone	20.0 g	0.7 oz
1 Medium Tostone (4N X 2-1/2N X 1/4N)	40.0 g	1.4 oz
1 Slice	40.0 g	1.4 oz
1 Large Tostone	60.0 g	2.1 oz
1 Cup	111.0 g	3.9 oz
1 Plantain	158.0 g	5.6 oz

Figure 4. Common serving sizes of fried green plantain (puerto rican style)

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