Calories in 1/2 Cup of Yellow Plantain
1/2 cup of yellow plantain (74 g) has 90 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, a split of 4% protein, 2% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of yellow plantain has 45 and 3/4 cup of yellow plantain has 135 calories. Burning 90 calories takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Yellow Plantain calories by serving size
Common amounts of yellow plantain with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 61 | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 16 g |
| 1/2 cup | 74 g | 90 | 1 g | 0.3 g | 24 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 122 | 1.3 g | 0.4 g | 32 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 138 | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 36 g |
| 1 cup | 148 g | 181 | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 47 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 244 | 2.6 g | 0.7 g | 64 g |
| 1 yellow plantain | 270 g | 329 | 3.5 g | 0.9 g | 86 g |
| 2 yellow plantains | 540 g | 659 | 7 g | 1.9 g | 172 g |
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Yellow Plantain: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of yellow plantain?
1/2 cup of yellow plantain weighs about 74 g and has 90 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of yellow plantain?
1/2 cup of yellow plantain has 1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of yellow plantain?
1/2 cup of yellow plantain has 24 g of carbohydrates, including 1.3 g of fiber and 13 g of sugars.
How much yellow plantain is 100 calories?
100 calories of yellow plantain is 82 g, about 1/4 yellow plantain.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169130. Original description: Plantains, yellow, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.