Plantain chips

Sweet plantain chips are thin, crispy slices of ripe plantain that are fried or baked until golden. They are made primarily from sweet plantains, oil, and a pinch of salt, and are a beloved snack originating from West Africa and widely enjoyed across the Caribbean, Latin America, and tropical regions worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These chips are a carbohydrate-rich snack with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil, and they provide key nutrients like potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. A typical one-ounce (28g) serving contains roughly 150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	100 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg

Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike savory green plantain chips, the sweet variety uses fully ripe, yellow-to-black plantains, which caramelize during cooking to create a naturally sweet flavor without added sugar. They are a classic example of how a single ingredient can transform dramatically based on its ripeness.