Overripe Plantains Calories and Nutrition Facts
Overripe Plantains has 130 calories per 100 g, with 1.2 g protein, 29.2 g carbs and 1 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Plantains, overripe, raw (FDC ID: 2710843).
A 100g serving of overripe plantains contains 130 calories, 1.2g protein, 29.2g total carbs (27.4g net carbs), and 1g fat.
Energy density
1.3 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
0.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
27.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
77 g
≈ 2.7 oz
- Sugars
- 19.2g
- Fibre
- 1.8g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Plantains, overripe, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for plantains, overripe, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% |
| Fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 19.2 g | — |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Overripe Plantains calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.3 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 37 kcal | 0.3 g | 8.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 130 kcal | 1.2 g | 29.2 g | 1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 147 kcal | 1.4 g | 33.1 g | 1.1 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 295 kcal | 2.7 g | 66.2 g | 2.3 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 590 kcal | 5.4 g | 132.4 g | 4.5 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2710843.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How overripe plantains compares to other fruits
Against the 44 fruits in this database, overripe plantains ranks 40th lowest in calories and 4th highest in protein. The category averages 72 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 81% above it. The lightest option in the category is watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw at 19 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is figs, dried, uncooked at 3.3 g per 100 g.
| Fruits (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍌 Bananas, ripe and slightly ripe, raw | 97 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.97 |
| 🍽️ Olives, green, Manzanilla, stuffed with pimiento | 130 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.3 |
| 🍽️ Plantains, overripe, raw (this page) | 130 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.3 |
| 🍽️ Plantains, ripe, raw | 136 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.36 |
| 🍽️ Plantains, underripe, raw | 145 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.45 |
Portion planning with overripe plantains
- 100 calories comes to about 77 g (2.7 oz).
- Fibre density is 1.4 g per 100 calories, covering 6% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 89% carbs, 4% protein, 7% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low fat — 1 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 0 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
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Overripe Plantains FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of overripe plantains?
One serving of 100 g provides 130 calories, 29.2 g total carbs (27.4 g net carbs), 1.2 g protein, and 1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of overripe plantains?
Overripe Plantains contains 130 calories per 100 g, with 1.2 g protein, 29.2 g carbohydrate, and 1 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for overripe plantains?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Plantains, overripe, raw" is FDC ID: 2710843. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of overripe plantains?
By calories, overripe plantains is approximately 89% carbohydrates, 4% protein, and 7% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of overripe plantains?
One ounce (28 g) of overripe plantains has 37 calories, with 0.3 g protein, 8.3 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 147 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 590 calories.
How much overripe plantains is 100 calories?
About 77 g of overripe plantains supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.3 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How many net carbs are in overripe plantains?
Per 100 g, overripe plantains has 27.4 g net carbs — 29.2 g total carbohydrate minus 1.8 g fibre.
Is overripe plantains high or low in calories for a fruit?
Overripe Plantains sits 81% above the fruits average of 72 kcal per 100 g, ranking 40th lowest of 44 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.