Fried Plantain
High GI
GL 33.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 28 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- High glycemic load (28)
Fried Plantain has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Plantain (40). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 33.6.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 18 per 100 g Steaming significantly reduces the caloric density and removes harmful frying fats while keeping the glycemic index lower than ripe plantains.
Boiled plantain - GL 15 per 100 g It provides a lower glycemic response and higher nutrient density, including more vitamins and fiber per serving.
Sweet potatoes roasted with minimal oil and seasoning - Pan-seared zucchiniGL 1 per 100 g This offers a similar texture to fried plantains but with a fraction of the carbohydrates and a much lower glycemic impact.
Forms of Plantain
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 14 g |
| Natural | 14 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated | 3 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Naturally free of added sugars
- High glycemic load (28)
- Significant starch and sugar content
- Deep-fried in added fats
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried Plantain?
Fried Plantain has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 33.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 28.
Is Fried Plantain good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried Plantain has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Boiled plantain.
Which form of Plantain has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Plantain in this database, Plantain has the lowest glycemic load (13 per 100 g).
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