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Plantain — Raw, greenD
Fruits · #38 of 40

Plantain

Raw, green · Tropical

31/100D tier
Calories152
Protein1.2g
Fiber2.2g
Sodium2mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 31 out of 100, #38 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (12/100).

The short version: The cooking banana — starch-heavy and potassium-rich.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories152
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 2mg0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g8%
Protein 1.2g2%
Vitamin C 20.2mg22%
Magnesium 41mg10%
Potassium 431mg9%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 31

Clean label ×20100
Low energy density ×1519
Micronutrients ×4014
Fiber ×2512

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#38 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Plantain healthy?

It grades D — 31 out of 100, #38 of 40 fruits in our system. The cooking banana — starch-heavy and potassium-rich.

How many calories are in Plantain?

152 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Plantain calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.