Cassava flour is a gluten-free flour made from the whole cassava root, also known as yuca or manioc. It is a staple in many tropical regions and is used in baking, flatbreads, and thickening.
Nutritionally, cassava flour is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 357 kcal, 87.3 g of carbohydrates, 0.9 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat, and 4.8 g of dietary fiber.
Cassava flour is naturally gluten-free and has a neutral flavor. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Cassava Flour?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of cassava flour (about 120 g) provides roughly 429 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
357.4 kcal
87.3 g
0.9 g
0.5 g
1 cup
120 g
428.9 kcal
104.8 g
1.1 g
0.6 g
1/2 cup
60 g
214.4 kcal
52.4 g
0.6 g
0.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
357.4 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1495.2 kJ
Protein
0.918225 g
Carbohydrates
87.313 g
Fat
0.4938 g
Dietary fiber
4.8 g
Sodium
13.08 mg
Calcium
74.55 mg
Potassium
197.6 mg
Magnesium
33.56 mg
Iron
3.988 mg
Zinc
0.4099 mg
Vitamin B1
0.05125 mg
Vitamin B2
0.0675 mg
Vitamin B3
0.6 mg
Vitamin B6
0.04988 mg
Vitamin B7
0.5188 µg
Questions and answers
Cassava Flour nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in cassava flour?
Cassava flour provides about 357 calories per 100 g. A typical cup (about 120 g) provides roughly 429 calories.
Is cassava flour gluten-free?
Yes. Cassava flour is made from the cassava root and is naturally gluten-free.
Is cassava flour high in carbs?
Yes. Cassava flour provides about 87.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.