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Plantain: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: plantain, green, boiled.
26.5g net carbs per 100 g
1.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
39glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 26.5 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Energy | 121 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 168216 “Plantains, green, boiled”. Net carbs = total carbs 29.2 g − fiber 2.6 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup69 g | 1 cup137 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 18.3 | 36.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.8 | 3.6 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Glycemic load | 7 | 14 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 39. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Green plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ), peeled, boiled 10 min
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