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Cassava, boiled in unsalted water

Cassava is a starchy root vegetable. The figures here describe cassava boiled in unsalted water. Per 100g, it provides 34g of carbohydrate and 552 kJ of energy, with 17mg of vitamin C and 0.01g of salt. It contains small amounts of fat and protein.

Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The salt content reflects preparation without added salt; adding salt or salty sauces increases the amount in the finished dish. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

130 kcal

Energy

552 kJ

Gordura

0.2g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

34g

of which sugars

1.4g

Proteína

0.5g

Sal

0.01g

Água

68g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

17mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.02mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Ácido Fólico

11µg

Cálcio

17mg

Ferro

0.5mg

Magnésio

18mg

Phosphorus

39mg

Potássio

260mg

Sódio

4mg

Zinco

0.3mg

Copper

0.09mg

Other types of cassava

Alimentos

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Cassava, baked

155 kcal

0.7g

0.2g

–

Cassava, frozen, raw

140 kcal

0.6g

0.2g

–

Cassava, raw

142 kcal

0.6g

0.2g

–

Cassava, steamed

142 kcal

0.6g

0.2g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources and calculation from raw). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Leitura adicional e referências

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versão
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente