Afro🍌 Fried Plantain (Dodo) Calories & Nutrition Facts
Quick answer: a typical serving of Fried Plantain (Dodo) (1 cup / ~150 g) contains approximately 270 calories — 1 g protein, 48 g carbs, 9 g fat. Depending on the recipe and portion, expect a range of 200–350 kcal.
Fried plantain — dodo in Nigeria, kelewele when spiced in Ghana — is ripe plantain fried until caramelised and golden. A side dish, snack, and comfort food across the continent.
Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Amount (1 cup / ~150 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~270 kcal (range 200–350) |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
Values are estimates for a typical home-style preparation. Restaurant and party versions often run higher.
What changes the calorie count
- Frying oil is the main calorie driver — deep-fried absorbs more than shallow-fried
- Riper plantains are sweeter and slightly higher in sugars
- Air-fried or grilled plantain cuts 80–120 kcal per serving
- Kelewele's ginger-spice coating adds negligible calories
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Is fried plantain healthy?
Plantain itself is nutritious — rich in potassium, vitamin A, and fibre. Frying adds significant fat, so grilled, boiled, or air-fried plantain is the leaner option if you eat it often.
How many calories in boiled plantain vs fried?
Boiled plantain has roughly 120–150 kcal per cup, while the same portion fried runs 250–350 kcal depending on oil absorption.