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Nutritional Profile of Raw Cassava - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 62 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Cassava.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for one nutrient:
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three nutrients.
These are
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Cassava
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Cassava
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Cassava
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Cassava
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Cassava
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 38.1 g | 10.8 g | 36 | 669 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.8 g | 510.3 mg | 76 | 237 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.7 g | 481.9 mg | 381 | 1506 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 559 | 2766 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 740 | 2467 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 74 mg | 21 mg | 665 | 2733 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 280 mg | 79.4 mg | 409 | 1733 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 99 | 709 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 534 | 2207 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 342 | 1686 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 553 | 2737 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 685 | 2362 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 292 | 939 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 187 | 924 |
| Arginine | 137 mg | 38.8 mg | 120 | 848 |
| Aspartic Acid | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 253 | 972 |
| Betaine | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 29 | 323 |
| Cystine | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 74 | 468 |
| Glutamic Acid | 206 mg | 58.4 mg | 228 | 962 |
| Glycine | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 164 | 975 |
| Histidine | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 126 | 988 |
| Isoleucine | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 184 | 994 |
| Leucine | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 228 | 989 |
| Lysine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 208 | 949 |
| Methionine | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 100 | 939 |
| Phenylalanine | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 182 | 1016 |
| Proline | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 166 | 1032 |
| Serine | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 173 | 1033 |
| Threonine | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 169 | 984 |
| Tryptophan | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 73 | 446 |
| Tyrosine | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 158 | 1020 |
| Valine | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 202 | 1009 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 385.6 mg | 382 | 1483 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 143 | 428 |
| Folate, food | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 143 | 262 |
| Folate, total | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 147 | 362 |
| Niacin | 854 µg | 242.1 µg | 282 | 1707 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 107 µg | 30.3 µg | 308 | 1078 |
| Riboflavin | 48 µg | 13.6 µg | 235 | 763 |
| Thiamin | 87 µg | 24.7 µg | 156 | 797 |
| Vitamin B6 | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 272 | 893 |
| Vitamin C | 20.6 mg | 5.8 mg | 249 | 418 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 267 | 624 |
| beta-Carotene | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 771 | 1158 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.9 µg | 0.5 µg | 642 | 906 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13 IU | 3.7 IU | 385 | 1025 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 451 | 712 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 181 | 534 |
| Copper, Cu | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 208 | 749 |
| Iron, Fe | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 270 | 902 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 6 mg | 101 | 332 |
| Manganese, Mn | 384 µg | 108.9 µg | 124 | 653 |
| Phosphorus, P | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 145 | 647 |
| Potassium, K | 271 mg | 76.8 mg | 291 | 627 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 97 | 691 |
| Sodium, Na | 14 mg | 4 mg | 434 | 1137 |
| Zinc, Zn | 340 µg | 96.4 µg | 130 | 893 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 23.7 mg | 6.7 mg | 168 | 919 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 59.7 g | 16.9 g | 701 | 1361 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 620 mg | 175.8 mg | 194 | 607 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 160 kcal | 45.4 kcal | 70 | 528 |
| KJ (Energy) | 667 kj | 189.1 kj | 47 | 524 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Cassava
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 206.0 g | 7.3 oz |
| Root | 408.0 g | 14.4 oz |
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