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Cassava (Yuca)

Vegetables · Root Tubers · per 100 g

A wholesome vegetable packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Important for digestive health and disease prevention.

Nutrient density 4.5GI LowStaple food

Macronutrients

Calories160 kcal 8% DV
Protein1.4 g 3% DV
Carbohydrates38 g 14% DV
Fat0.3 g 0% DV
Fiber1.8 g 6% DV
Total sugars1.7 g no %DV*
Sodium14 mg 1% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A1.0 µg 0%
Vitamin C21 mg 23%
Vitamin D0.0 µg 0%
Vitamin E0.19 mg 1%
Vitamin K1.9 µg 2%
Thiamin B10.09 mg 8%
Riboflavin B20.05 mg 4%
Niacin B30.85 mg 5%
Vitamin B60.09 mg 5%
Folate B927 µg 7%
Vitamin B120.0 µg 0%
Calcium16 mg 1%
Iron0.27 mg 2%
Magnesium21 mg 5%
Phosphorus27 mg 2%
Potassium271 mg 6%
Zinc0.34 mg 3%
Selenium0.7 µg 1%

Common serving sizes

ServingWeight
1 cup206 g
1 root piece100 g

Best timing around exercise

Any time — best with main meals. Avoid large servings of raw cruciferous pre-workout (gas risk)

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.
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