Cassava nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cassava, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cassava
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Cassava glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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94 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 70 (high) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 160 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 36 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (206 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.8 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4525130/ | 1260 mg |
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 81% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 76% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 76% of foods
Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 64% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 61% of foods
Cassava calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 160 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 330 | 206 g |
| Calories in 1 root | 653 | 408 g |
Cassava Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Cassava glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Cassava Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
39IU of 5,000IU
0.78%
Vitamin E:
0.57mg of 15mg
3.8%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
62mg of 90mg
69%
Vitamin B1:
0.26mg of 1mg
22%
Vitamin B2:
0.14mg of 1mg
11%
Vitamin B3:
2.6mg of 16mg
16%
Vitamin B5:
0.32mg of 5mg
6.4%
Vitamin B6:
0.26mg of 1mg
20%
Folate:
81µg of 400µg
20%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
71mg of 550mg
13%
Vitamin K:
5.7µg of 120µg
4.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.4 g of 50 g
1.4 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.3 g of 65 g
0.3 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 13%
38.1 g of 300 g
38.1 g (13% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
59.7 g of 2,000 g
59.7 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
57mg of 280mg
20%
Threonine:
84mg of 1,050mg
8%
Isoleucine:
81mg of 1,400mg
5.8%
Leucine:
117mg of 2,730mg
4.3%
Lysine:
132mg of 2,100mg
6.3%
Methionine:
33mg of 1,050mg
3.1%
Phenylalanine:
78mg of 1,750mg
4.5%
Valine:
105mg of 1,820mg
5.8%
Histidine:
60mg of 700mg
8.6%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Fiber content ratio for Cassava
Sugar:
1.7 g
Fiber:
1.8 g
Other:
35 g
All nutrients for Cassava per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% | 57% |
3.4 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 1.4g | 3% | 82% |
2.1 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0% | 85% |
119 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | 19% |
2.6 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 36g | N/A | 24% |
1.5 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 38g | 13% | 24% |
1.4 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | 61% |
7.8 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 271mg | 8% | 43% |
1.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 3% | 86% |
9.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | 61% |
5.3 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | 39% |
1.3 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | 53% |
1.4 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 3% | 77% |
18.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 4% | 85% |
6.7 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 14mg | 1% | 83% |
35 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | 77% |
7.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.38mg | 17% | 41% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 7% | 53% |
3.1 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | 82% |
2.7 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.85mg | 5% | 71% |
11.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | 88% |
10.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 67% |
1.4 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | 66% |
53.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 27µg | 7% | 43% |
2.3 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Choline | 24mg | 4% | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.07g | 0% | 83% |
79.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | N/A | 83% |
130.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | N/A | 90% |
982.8 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
16.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
25.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
33.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.04mg | 0% | 96% |
62.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.04mg | 0% | 95% |
10.3 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
8.7 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
25.7 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | 96% |
58 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
37.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
0.43%
Total Fat
0.28g
0.34%
Saturated Fat 0.07g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.61%
Sodium 14mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
7.2%
Dietary Fiber
1.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
16mg
1.6%
Iron
0.27mg
3.4%
Potassium
271mg
8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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