Snacks, plantain chips, salted
FDC 173142oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 45 · +1 vs Snacks medianSalted plantain chips score 45 of 100, a Fair rating that places them 28th of 60 in the Snacks category. What sets this fried plantain snack apart is its vitamin profile: 36% DV vitamin C and 34% DV vitamin E, both excellent tiers, with potassium and magnesium each contributing a further 17% DV.
These are simply ripe plantains sliced thin, fried, and salted, a common alternative to potato chips in Caribbean and West African kitchens. A one-ounce serving works well alongside a bean dip or as a side to grilled fish. The tradeoff is fat: at 8.3 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams, this is a snack best kept to an occasional handful rather than a daily habit.
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 531 kcal | 27% |
| Total fat | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 202 mg | 9% |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 0.92 g | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 786 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 32 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 69 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 34% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.98 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0.26 g | |
| Protein | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% |
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FDC 173142Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Salted plantain chips start as green or slightly ripe plantains, sliced thin and fried until crisp, then salted the way potato chips are. They show up wherever Caribbean, West African, and Latin American snacking overlaps: scooped through guacamole or a bean dip, set out alongside a charcuterie-style spread, or eaten straight from the bag with a cold drink. The starchy plantain gives a firmer bite and a slightly sweeter, more vegetal flavor than a potato chip, and the ridges or curls hold up well to thicker dips without snapping.
Look for bags with mostly whole, unbroken chips and a recent packing date, then keep the bag sealed and stored at room temperature away from moisture and direct light so the chips stay crisp rather than going soft. At 531 calories per 100 grams, this is a calorie-dense snack, so the 28 gram (1 ounce) serving size is worth sticking to rather than eating straight from a family-size bag. Per 100 grams they also carry 36% of the Daily Value for vitamin C and 34% for vitamin E, both notably higher than a standard potato chip, along with 202 milligrams of sodium and 29.6 grams of fat, numbers worth weighing against the rest of a day's snacking.
Frequently asked questions about snacks, plantain chips
How many calories are in plantain chips?
Salted plantain chips have 531 calories per 100 grams, which works out to about 149 calories for a 28 gram (1 ounce) serving.
Are plantain chips a good source of vitamin E?
Yes, per 100 grams they provide about 34% of the Daily Value for vitamin E and 36% for vitamin C, both higher than typical potato chips.
How should plantain chips be stored?
Keep the bag tightly sealed at room temperature away from moisture and direct light, since fried salted snacks like these go soft quickly once air gets in.