Cassava (raw) nutrition facts
Manihot esculenta
100 grams of cassava, raw contain 160 calories, 1.4 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (23% DV). Most of its calories (95%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.28 g0%
Saturated fat 0.07 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 14 mg1%
Total carbohydrate 38.1 g14%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g6%
Total sugars 1.7 g
Protein 1.36 g3%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 16 mg1%
Iron 0.27 mg2%
Potassium 271 mg6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 3%Carbs 95%Fat 2%
160calories
1.36 gprotein
38.1 gcarbs
0.28 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C23%
- Manganese17%
- Copper11%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 23.7 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 59.7 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Cassava (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | 63.7 | +151% |
| Protein | 1.36 g | 2.82 g | -52% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 12.5 g | +206% |
| Total fat | 0.28 g | 1.01 g | -72% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 3 g | -40% |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | 3.34 g | -49% |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 157 mg | -91% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169985. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.