Plantains
Moderate calorie densityYellow · Baked
Calories per 100 g
155
Density
1.55kcal/g
Protein / 100g
1.5g
Carbs / 100g
41.4g
Fat / 100g
0.2g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Plantains, Yellow, Baked has 1.55 calories per gram (155 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Slice | 105 g | 163 |
| Cup | 139 g | 215 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein1.5 g / 100 g4% of calories
- Carbs41.4 g / 100 g96% of calories
- Fat0.2 g / 100 g1% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Plantains, Yellow, Baked is 10× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (1.55 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Plantains, Yellow, Baked is 3.4× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (1.55 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Plantains, Yellow, Baked is 1.6× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (1.55 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about plantains
- How many calories are in 100 grams of plantains?
- Plantains, Yellow, Baked contains 155 calories per 100 g, along with 1.5 g of protein, 41.4 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of plantains?
- Plantains, Yellow, Baked has a calorie density of 1.55 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one slice of plantains?
- One slice of Plantains, Yellow, Baked weighs about 105 g and provides roughly 163 calories.
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