Plantain chips
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 38% of daily vitamin C, 27% of daily potassium and 24% of daily vitamin B-6 needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 32.1 mg
- Potassium 786 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.46 mg
- Folate (DFE) 35 mcg
- Iron 0.97 mg
- Zinc 0.37 mg
- Protein 2.28 g
- Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Calcium 9 mg
- Choline 0 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 0 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 35 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.97 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 786 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 2.28 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.46 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 32.1 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsPlantain chips are safe with precautions during pregnancy as an occasional crunchy snack. They contribute potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin A precursors from green plantains. Because commercial chips are often fried in vegetable oils, they carry higher calories and fat than boiled plantains. Keep portions moderate and choose brands cooked in heart-healthy oils.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines · ACOG
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Plantain chips provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.