Calories in cassava
100g of cassava contain about 160 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one cassava
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size cassava (700 g) contain about 1120 calories.
This is about 56% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Cassava
Serving size: medium size cassava (700 g)
changemedium size cassava (700 g) (700g)cup (205g)half cup (102.5g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 266.42g
97%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in cassava
95% CARBS
3% PROTEIN
2% FAT
To visualize how much 1120 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size cassava is similar to that of, for example:
- 21.5 apples
- 14 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 11 slices of cheese
- 10.5 slices of bread
- 9 glasses of milk
- 58.5 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about cassava nutrition.
Per 100 g, Cassava is an excellent source of vitamin C (23% DV) and low in saturated fat.
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in cassavas?
- Medium size cassava (700 g)1120 kcal
- Cup of cassava (205g)328 kcal
- Half cup of cassava (102.5g)164 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of cassava45 kcal
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