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.