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Vegetables and starchy roots

Cassava

Cassava has 160 kcal and 1.8 g of fiber per 100 g (3.5 oz), a low energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Cassava, raw

  • 160 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 1.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 1.8 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving provides about 160 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 1.8 g of fiber.

Values for cassava per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 100 g (3.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (100 g (3.5 oz))
Calories160 kcal160 kcal
Protein1.4 g1.4 g
Carbohydrates38.1 g38.1 g
of which sugars1.7 g1.7 g
Fiber1.8 g1.8 g
Fat0.3 g0.3 g
of which saturated0.1 g0.1 g
Water59.7 g59.7 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

Low energy density.

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.

Frequently asked questions about cassava

How many grams of protein are in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of cassava?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava has 1.4 g of protein. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 1.4 g of protein. That is 0.9 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of cassava?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava has 160 kcal. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 160 kcal. That is a low energy density.

How much fiber is in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of cassava?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cassava has 1.8 g of fiber. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 1.8 g of fiber.

Does cassava keep you full?

Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. It is based on: low energy density. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What is a typical serving of cassava?

We use 100 g (3.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 160 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 1.8 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: Cassava, raw (FDC ID 169985). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .