Are plantain chips healthy?

They can be enjoyed in moderation, but are calorie-dense due to frying.

Can I bake them instead of frying?

Yes, baking is a healthier alternative that reduces fat content.

No, plantain chips are naturally gluten-free.

Snacks

Crispy and salty fried plantain chips, a tropical twist on potato chips.

Pro 100 g

500 kcal

1 oz

140 kcal

(28 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
2 g / 100g	80 g / 100g	25 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 1% · Carbs 58% · Fat 41%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 oz (28 g, 140 kcal) is 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 oz takes about 34 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Fried Plantain Chips is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 350 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Coconut Banana Energy Bites	150	3 g
Savory Potato Waffles	250	3 g
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites	450	10 g
Cinnamon Almond Granola	450	10 g
Pineapple Coconut Granola	450	8 g
Fried Plantain Chips	500	2 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

5/10

Enjoy in moderation, as they are calorie-dense.

Are plantain chips healthy?: They can be enjoyed in moderation, but are calorie-dense due to frying.
Can I bake them instead of frying?: Yes, baking is a healthier alternative that reduces fat content.
Do they contain gluten?: No, plantain chips are naturally gluten-free.

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