Jerk-style Plantain Chips

Jerk-style Plantain Chips by Trader Joe's has 500 kcal per 100 g. One serving (28 g) is about 140 kcal.

Jerk-style Plantain Chips contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 1 g per 28 g serving.

It provides 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g — 13% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (500 kcal); points in favor come from fiber (3.6 g). Overall that places it in band C.

About 20 g of Jerk-style Plantain Chips equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 500 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 250 kcal.

It is a moderate source: 750 mg per 100 g, about 16% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 32%.

Per 100 g it has 3.6 g sugar and 21.4 g fat (1.8 g saturated). Fat provides 39% of its calories, so portion size matters most here.