Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 510 kJ / 122 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% |
| Natural sugars | 17.5 g | 19% |
| Fat | 0.35 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.7 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 µg RAE | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 28.8 µg | 38% |
| Folate | 22 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 13.5 mg | — |
| Calcium | 3 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.55 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Plantains, yellow, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169130). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Usually cooked. Green plantain is starchier. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).