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A plantain is a fruit, but considered a vegetable. When green, they are bland and starchy, much like a yucca root or potato. Medium ripe plantains are yellow or yellow dappled with black, and they are slightly sweet. When the skins have turned almost black, the plantains are fully ripe, aromatic and sweet. How to Peel a Plantain. Peeling a plantain can be tricky. Ripe plantains peel easily, like a banana. Green plantains are very difficult to peel.
Plantains are a good source of carbohydrates, the main source of energy for your body. A 1 cup serving of fried plantains has 58 grams of total carbohydrates, 48 grams of starch, 4.3 grams of sugars and 4.1 grams of fiber. Adults should consume between 40 to 60 percent of their daily calories from carbohydrates and get 25 grams to 38 grams of fiber daily. Fried plantains are very high in fat. A 1 cup serving of fried plantains provides 14 grams of total fats, 4.4 grams of saturated fats, 5.1 grams of monounsaturated fats and 3.2 grams of polyunsaturated fats. Mono and polyunsaturated fats are good fats and may reduce the risk of heart disease.