1 medium (150g) of Boli (Roasted plantain) has about 238 kcal. Most of its energy (96%) comes from carbohydrate. Weight for weight, it is 3rd lightest of the 5 yam and plantain dishes in this guide.
Per 1 medium (150g)
238
kcal
Protein 2g
3% of energy
Carbs 57g
96% of energy
Fat 0.3g
1% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 3.3g, sugar 32g, sodium 3mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
159 kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbohydrate
38g
Fat
0.2g
Common questions
How many calories are in Boli (Roasted plantain)?
1 medium (150g) of Boli (Roasted plantain) has about 238 kcal, with 2g protein, 57g carbohydrate and 0.3g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Boli (Roasted plantain)?
About 159 kcal per 100g, with 1.3g protein, 38g carbohydrate and 0.2g fat.
Is Boli (Roasted plantain) high in protein?
No. 1 medium (150g) has 2g of protein, only 3% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
Lighter yam and plantain dishes
Fewer calories than Boli (Roasted plantain), weight for weight.
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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