How many carbs are in plantains, yellow?
1 cup of plantains, yellow contains about 68.9g of carbohydrate, 63.5g net carbs after subtracting 5.4g of fiber, 2.4g of protein, and 399 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (169g) | 68.9g | 5.4g | 63.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 40.8g | 3.2g | 37.6g |
Net carbs in plantains, yellow
1 cup of plantains, yellow contains 63.5g of net carbs — total carbs (68.9g) minus dietary fiber (5.4g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for plantains, yellow (per 100g)
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 40.8g
- Dietary fiber: 3.2g
- Sugars: 21.8g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Fat: 7.5g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168200). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in plantains, yellow?
1 cup of plantains, yellow contains about 68.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 5.4g of fiber, the net carbs are about 63.5g.
How many net carbs are in plantains, yellow?
Net carbs in 1 cup of plantains, yellow are about 63.5g — that is total carbs (68.9g) minus dietary fiber (5.4g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is plantains, yellow good for diabetics?
Plantains, yellow contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is plantains, yellow keto-friendly?
Whether plantains, yellow fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 63.5g of net carbs.