Are plantains keto?
Plantains
Even starchier than bananas: a cup of boiled green plantain has about 36 g net carbs, and fried tostones and sweet maduros are no better.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup boiled · 137 g- Net carbs
- 36g
- Calories
- 166kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 40 g
- Fiber
- 3.6 g
About 18.8 g of plantains adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 40 g | 29 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Net carbs | 36 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
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Better keto swaps for plantains
Keto substitutes for potatoes 7 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Are plantains keto?
No — plantains are not keto-friendly. Even starchier than bananas: a cup of boiled green plantain has about 36 g net carbs, and fried tostones and sweet maduros are no better.
How many net carbs are in plantains?
1 cup boiled (137 g) of plantains has about 36 g net carbs (40 g total carbs minus 3.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 27 g net carbs.
How much plantains can I eat on keto?
About 18.8 g of plantains adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 182% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for plantains?
Try turnips, jicama, cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.
