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Raw Banana (Plantain)
कच्चा केला · అరటికాయ
Green/unripe banana used as a vegetable in South Indian cooking. Higher in resistant starch than ripe banana, with a lower GI.
40
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
40
Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
90
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium raw banana (cooked)
Nutrition per Serving
23g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
1.3g
Protein
0.3g
Fat
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Much better for blood sugar than ripe banana. Used in Kerala aviyal, Tamil kootu, and Andhra fry preparations. Boil and use as a potato substitute in curries.
GI Source: PMC Studies