What Is Glycemic Index of Plantains?
The glycemic index (GI) is a range from 0 to 100 that indicates how rapidly a particular food raises blood sugar levels. A high GI rating indicates the food is absorbed quickly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar, while a lower GI rating means food is absorbed slower and more evenly. For a plantain, the GI value changes depending on how it is prepared and eaten.
Raw Plantains
The GI for a raw plantain is 68 (on a 100-point scale).
Ripe Plantain, Boiled
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A ripe plantain that has been boiled for 10 minutes has a GI of 66.
Green Plantain, Boiled
A green plantain that has been boiled for 10 minutes has a GI of 39.
Ripe Plantain, Fried
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A ripe plantain that has been fried in vegetable oil has a GI of 90.
Green Plantain, Fried
A green plantain that has been fried in vegetable oil has a GI of 40.
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