Cassava
Cassava, cooked
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 33.5 g |
Cassava (cooked) is a starchy root vegetable widely eaten across Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, where it serves as a primary carbohydrate staple — boiled, mashed, fried or processed into flour and flatbreads. Per 100 g, cooked cassava provides 142 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 33.5 g of carbohydrates, with 4.9 g of dietary fibre and only 1.3 g of sugars. It contributes 261 mg of potassium and 23 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, along with modest amounts of folate (11 mcg). No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Cooked cassava is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in cooked cassava?
Cooked cassava contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A typical side-dish serving of around 150 g would provide approximately 213 kcal, most of which comes from its 33.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much vitamin C is in cassava?
Cooked cassava contains 23 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is a meaningful amount for a starchy root vegetable. This makes it a more notable source of vitamin C than many other staple carbohydrates like rice or white potato.
Is cassava gluten-free?
Yes, cassava is naturally gluten-free, making it a common wheat substitute in gluten-free cooking and baking. Cassava flour in particular is widely used as a grain-free, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal |
| Protein | 0.69 g |
| Fat | 0.20 g |
| Carbs | 33.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Starch | 32.1 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 18.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.60 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.0 mg |
| Potassium | 261 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.80 mg |
| Copper | 0.090 mg |
| Manganese | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 0.70 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 23.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.080 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 11.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
