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Fried ripe plantain (maduros)

Fried ripe plantain (maduros) has 236 kcal and 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g (3.5 oz), a moderate energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Fried ripe plantain (maduros), Latino restaurant

  • 236 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 1.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 3.2 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving provides about 189 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, and 2.6 g of fiber.

Values for fried ripe plantain (maduros) 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))
Calories236 kcal189 kcal
Protein1.4 g1.1 g
Carbohydrates40.8 g32.6 g
of which sugars21.8 g17.4 g
Fiber3.2 g2.6 g
Fat7.5 g6 g
of which saturated1.8 g1.5 g
Water49 g39.2 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) + 0 (moderate energy density: 236 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 49.0 g of water, under 70) = 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.
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 ripe plantain (maduros)

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

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried ripe plantain (maduros) has 1.4 g of protein. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 1.1 g of protein. That is 0.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.

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

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried ripe plantain (maduros) has 236 kcal. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 189 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

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

100 g (3.5 oz) of fried ripe plantain (maduros) has 3.2 g of fiber. A typical 80 g (3 oz) serving has about 2.6 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.

Does fried ripe plantain (maduros) keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 236 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 49.0 g of water, under 70) = 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

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

Based on our tags, this is what matters about fried ripe plantain (maduros) 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. “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 ripe plantain (maduros)?

We use 80 g (3 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 189 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, and 2.6 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, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant (FDC ID 168200). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .