Cassava
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Cassava (yuca, manioc) root boiled in unsalted water, values for the cooked root.
Cassava, also called yuca or manioc, is a starchy root eaten boiled, mashed or fried across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. A 150 g boiled portion gives about 200 kcal, almost all from starch, with under 2 g of protein and 2 g of fiber, plus some manganese, vitamin C and copper. Always peel and cook cassava before eating; peeled root gains about 20% in weight when boiled.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 31.2g | 10.4% |
| Simple Sugars | 10.92g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 18.78g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.0% |
| Water | 67g | 2.7% |
| Calories | 131 | 5.8% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.06 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.06 | g | 0.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.04 | g | 0.3% |
| Omega-3 | 0.012 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.028 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 10 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1 | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.054 | mg | 4.5% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.033 | mg | 2.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.6 | mg | 3.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.054 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 15 | mcg | 3.8% |
| vitamin C | 10 | mg | 11.1% |
| vitamin E | 0.14 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin K | 1.4 | mcg | 1.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 13 | mg | 1.3% |
| iron | 0.22 | mg | 1.2% |
| magnesium | 17 | mg | 4.3% |
| phosphorus | 22 | mg | 3.1% |
| potassium | 222 | mg | 8.5% |
| sodium | 11 | mg | 0.5% |
| zinc | 0.28 | mg | 2.5% |
| copper | 0.082 | mg | 9.1% |
| manganese | 0.315 | mg | 13.7% |
| selenium | 0.6 | mcg | 1.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 16 | mg | 2.3% | 68% |
| Isoleucine | 22 | mg | 1.6% | 50% |
| Leucine limiting | 32 | mg | 1.2% | 36% |
| Lysine | 36 | mg | 1.7% | 51% |
| Methionine | 32 | mg | 3.0% | 95% |
| Phenylalanine | 35 | mg | 2.0% | 58% |
| Threonine | 23 | mg | 2.2% | 63% |
| Tryptophan | 16 | mg | 5.7% | 165% |
| Valine | 29 | mg | 1.6% | 49% |
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