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Cassava, raw

Cassava is a starchy root vegetable. The figures here describe raw cassava, which mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 37g of carbohydrate and provides 607 kJ of energy. It also contains 31mg of vitamin C and 330mg of potassium.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Cassava must not be eaten raw because it contains compounds that can release cyanide. Correct preparation and thorough cooking are essential to reduce these compounds. Preparation can also change its nutrient content. Full nutritional figures for raw cassava are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

142 kcal

Energy

607 kJ

Graisse

0.2g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

37g

of which sugars

1.5g

Protéines

0.6g

Sel

0.01g

Eau

65g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

31mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.06mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.02mg

Niacin (B3)

0.5mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Folate

19µg

Calcium

18mg

Fer

0.5mg

Magnésium

21mg

Phosphorus

34mg

Potassium

330mg

Sodium

5mg

Zinc

0.6mg

Copper

0.09mg

Other types of cassava

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Cassava, frozen, raw

140 kcal

0.6g

0.2g

–

Cassava, baked

155 kcal

0.7g

0.2g

–

Cassava, boiled in unsalted water

130 kcal

0.5g

0.2g

–

Cassava, steamed

142 kcal

0.6g

0.2g

–

About these figures

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

Lectures complémentaires et références

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

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine