Is Plantain / saba banana good for you?
Plantain / saba banana is a starchy vegetable. It has about 28 g net carbs and 1.3 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Plantain / saba banana: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Starchier and higher-carb than dessert banana; GI depends on ripeness. Boiled/green is lower-GI than fried sweet (turon/maruya) — small portion, and skip the caramelized versions.
How to choose: Green-to-yellow for cooking; firmer = lower sugar.
How to use it: Boil or grill; avoid deep-fried, sugar-coated turon.
How to store: Counter.
Sensible portion: small portion, occasional
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