A plantain is a tropical fruit in the genus Musa that looks similar to a banana, but is not as sweet and soft. Plantains are typically used in cooking or processing and not eaten raw unless very ripe.
Plantains are usually boiled and made into a soup in Jamaica or Honduras. Ripe plantains are typically steamed and eaten for breakfast in Kerala cuisine.
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Nutrition Information*
Serving size: 1 medium (179g)
Based on a 2000 calorie diet
DV %
10.9
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19
16.5
1
0
4.7
0.3
Calories: 218.4
Total Sugars: 26.9g
Carb.: 57.1g
Fiber: 4.1g
Total Fats: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2.3g
Sodium: 7.2mg
*Data provided by USDA
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