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Vegetables and starchy roots

Cassava (yuca)

Cassava (yuca) has 191 kcal and 1.9 g of fiber per 100 g (3.5 oz), a moderate energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Cassava (yuca), cooked

  • 191 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 1.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 1.9 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving provides about 287 kcal, 2.1 g of protein, and 2.9 g of fiber.

Values for cassava (yuca) per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 150 g (5.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (150 g (5.5 oz))
Calories191 kcal287 kcal
Protein1.4 g2.1 g
Carbohydrates39.6 g59.4 g
of which sugars1.8 g2.7 g
Fiber1.9 g2.9 g
Fat3 g4.5 g
of which saturated0.8 g1.2 g
Water55 g82.4 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 191 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.7 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 55.0 g of water, under 70) = 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Frequently asked questions about cassava (yuca)

How many grams of protein are in a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cassava (yuca)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava (yuca) has 1.4 g of protein. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 2.1 g of protein. That is 0.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cassava (yuca)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava (yuca) has 191 kcal. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 287 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

How much fiber is in a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cassava (yuca)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava (yuca) has 1.9 g of fiber. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 2.9 g of fiber.

Does cassava (yuca) keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 191 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 0.7 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 55.0 g of water, under 70) = 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about cassava (yuca) if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about cassava (yuca) on a GLP-1 medication. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of cassava (yuca)?

We use 150 g (5.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 287 kcal, 2.1 g of protein, and 2.9 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Cassava, cooked (FDC ID 2709564). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .