Cassava, also known as yuca root, is an edible underground roots. Similarly shaped and sized to a sweet potato, cassava roots have large tapered roots.
Cassava tuber has a rough, shiny brown skin that is inedible with growth rings that descend towards the tip. Cassava root has a white colored, dense and starchy flesh which is grainy in texture, much like a potato, and has a sweet and nutty flavor profile.
Scientific name of Cassava / Yuca Root
Manihot esculenta
Other names of Cassava / Yuca Root
- Manioc
- Mandioca
- Yuca root
- Aipim
- Brazilian arrowroot
- Tapioca root
Calories by source in Cassava / Yuca Root
- Calories by carbohydrate in Cassava / Yuca Root = 96%
- Calories by fat in Cassava / Yuca Root = 1%
- Calories by protein in Cassava / Yuca Root = 3%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Cassava / Yuca Root
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Cassava / Yuca Root = 24%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Cassava / Yuca Root = 38%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Cassava / Yuca Root = 38%
Nutrition facts of Cassava / Yuca Root
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.28 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.36 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 38.06 | GRAM | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.8 | GRAM | 6% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Cassava / Yuca Root, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Cassava / Yuca Root, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Cassava / Yuca Root
- Select cassava root with out blemishes and cracks
- Select cassava roots which are firm
Availability of Cassava / Yuca Root
- Cassava root / Yuca root is available round the year
How to store Cassava / Yuca Root
- Unpeeled or uncut cassava / yuca root an be stored at room temperature for about a week
- Avoid storing cassava direct heat or sunlight
- Yuca root can be stored in refrigerator for about a month
- Yuca root can be stored in freezer for several months
Complete nutrition facts of Cassava / Yuca Root
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