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Health Benefits of Plantains

Plantains are a solid source of carbohydrates with a low fat content, but they also provide a number of other health benefits as well. Plus, they don’t contain any significant levels of toxins.

1. Great Source of Potassium
2. Help Regulate the Digestive System
3. Reduce the Number of Harmful Free Radicals
4. Boost the Immune System
5. Promote Healthy Brain Function
6. Great Source of Magnesium
7. Prevent Aspirin-Induced Ulcers

Nutritional Facts About Plantains (Counting your MACROS)

One cup raw plantain has roughly (in recommended daily values) (1, 2)

•181 calories
•47 grams carbohydrates
•1.9 grams protein
•0.5 grams fat
•3.4 grams fiber
•27.2 milligrams vitamin C (45 percent DV)
•1,668 IU vitamin A (33 percent)
•0.4 milligram vitamin B6 (22 percent)
•739 milligrams potassium (21 percent)
•55 milligrams magnesium (14 percent)
•0.9 milligrams iron (5 percent)