Cassava, steamed
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Cassava is a starchy root vegetable, described here in its steamed form. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 37g per 100g, and supplies 607 kJ of energy. It also contains 23mg of vitamin C and 340mg of potassium per 100g. These figures are based on literature sources and calculations from raw cassava.
Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods, while potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Steamed cassava contains little fat or salt, although additions during preparation can change its nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 142 kcal |
Energy | 607 kJ |
Fat | 0.2g |
of which saturates | 0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 37g |
of which sugars | 1.5g |
0.6g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 65g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0µg | |
23mg | |
0.04mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.3mg | |
0µg | |
11µg | |
18mg | |
0.5mg | |
22mg | |
35mg | |
340mg | |
Sodium | 4mg |
0.8mg | |
0.09mg |
Other types of cassava
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
155 kcal | 0.7g | 0.2g | – | |
130 kcal | 0.5g | 0.2g | – | |
140 kcal | 0.6g | 0.2g | – | |
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.