• 309 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 1.5 gProtein per 100 g
  • 3.5 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving provides about 247 kcal, 1.2 g of protein, and 2.8 g of fiber.

Values for fried green plantain (tostones) per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 80 g (3 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (80 g (3 oz))
Calories309 kcal247 kcal
Protein1.5 g1.2 g
Carbohydrates49.2 g39.4 g
of which sugars3.6 g2.9 g
Fiber3.5 g2.8 g
Fat11.8 g9.4 g
of which saturated3.7 g3 g
Water36.1 g28.9 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 309 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.1 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 36.1 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.
May worsen nausea
It is a fatty or fried food. Fatty meals are digested more slowly and often make nausea and heaviness worse, especially in the weeks when your body is adjusting to a GLP-1 medication. This is an editorial judgment, not a ban.

Frequently asked questions about fried green plantain (tostones)

How many grams of protein are in a 80 g (3 oz) serving of fried green plantain (tostones)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried green plantain (tostones) has 1.5 g of protein. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 1.2 g of protein. That is 0.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a 80 g (3 oz) serving of fried green plantain (tostones)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried green plantain (tostones) has 309 kcal. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 247 kcal. That is a high energy density.

How much fiber is in a 80 g (3 oz) serving of fried green plantain (tostones)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried green plantain (tostones) has 3.5 g of fiber. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 2.8 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.

Does fried green plantain (tostones) keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 309 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.1 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 36.1 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about fried green plantain (tostones) if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about fried green plantain (tostones) on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. “May worsen nausea”: a fatty or fried food; fatty meals are digested more slowly and can make nausea and heaviness worse. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of fried green plantain (tostones)?

We use 80 g (3 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 247 kcal, 1.2 g of protein, and 2.8 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Plantains, green, fried (FDC ID 168199). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .