5 slices (80g) of Dodo (Fried plantain) has about 189 kcal. Most of its energy (69%) comes from carbohydrate. It is the most calorie-dense of the 5 yam and plantain dishes in this guide, weight for weight.
Per 5 slices (80g)
189
kcal
Protein 1.1g
2% of energy
Carbs 32.6g
69% of energy
Fat 6g
29% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 2.6g, sugar 17.4g, sodium 5mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
236 kcal
Protein
1.4g
Carbohydrate
40.8g
Fat
7.5g
Common questions
How many calories are in Dodo (Fried plantain)?
5 slices (80g) of Dodo (Fried plantain) has about 189 kcal, with 1.1g protein, 32.6g carbohydrate and 6g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Dodo (Fried plantain)?
About 236 kcal per 100g, with 1.4g protein, 40.8g carbohydrate and 7.5g fat.
Is Dodo (Fried plantain) high in protein?
No. 5 slices (80g) has 1.1g of protein, only 2% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
Lighter yam and plantain dishes
Fewer calories than Dodo (Fried 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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