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Cassava Root

Cassava root is the starchy underground part of the cassava plant, commonly boiled, fried, baked, or processed.

Cassava Root — illustrative ingredient image

About Cassava Root

Cassava root is the thick, starchy underground root of the cassava plant. It has a firm, dense texture when raw, a pale interior, and a mild, slightly earthy flavour. The root is usually peeled before cooking and may be sold fresh, frozen, or cut into pieces.

Cooked cassava root can be boiled, fried, baked, roasted, or incorporated into mashed and other savoury preparations. It is also processed into products such as flour and starch, but those are distinct ingredients rather than forms of the intact root. Raw or inadequately processed cassava can contain cyanogenic toxins; appropriate processing is essential before eating.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for cassava root

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English

cassava

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cassava root

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Cassava roots

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Cassava Root nutrition & diet

Cassava Root nutritional value

Cassava, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
160kcal
Protein
1.4g
Carbs
38.1g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Treat cassava root as the peeled edible root and identify whether it is raw, boiled, baked, fried, fermented, or otherwise processed. Match the reference to the prepared portion, including discarded parts and ingredients used during cooking or serving.

Compare the right form: Match references to peeled edible cassava root, specifying raw or cooked state, processing method, discarded portions, and any added oil or seasonings.

Diet considerations

Cassava root is a plant-derived starchy food. Compatibility changes when cooked with animal fat, served with dairy or meat, or coated with cereal ingredients. Whole cooked root, flour, and starch are distinct products; preparation and portion size influence the dish’s carbohydrate pattern and should be recorded.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cassava, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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