39/100

Vegetables

Plantain (Boiled)

Poor — Plantain (Boiled) works against fat-burning.

A starchy cooking banana; ripe boiled plantain carries a high carbohydrate load, so portion size drives its glucose impact.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup (150g)

Glycemic load
23
Sugar (g)
21
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
2

Glycemic index 55 · Carbs 45g · Fat 0g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 39 places plantain (boiled) in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 23 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.

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Frequently asked questions

Does plantain (boiled) spike insulin?

Plantain (Boiled) has a glycemic load of 23 and a FatTonic Score of 39 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. A starchy cooking banana; ripe boiled plantain carries a high carbohydrate load, so portion size drives its glucose impact.

Is plantain (boiled) good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 39/100 (Poor), plantain (boiled) works against fat-burning. A starchy cooking banana; ripe boiled plantain carries a high carbohydrate load, so portion size drives its glucose impact.

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