Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Cassava, boiled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 71% | |
| Calories | 111kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 27.1 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 22 mg/ 70mg (31%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 22 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Boiled cassava (kamoteng kahoy). It’s a starchy root vegetable commonly eaten as a carb source, similar to rice or potatoes.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cassava provides energy mainly from carbohydrates (about 27 g per 100 g). It also has a small amount of fiber (about 1.3 g) which can help with fullness and digestion, and very little fat and sodium. For health, it’s best to balance cassava with protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and vegetables (like leafy greens or non-starchy veggies) so your meals are more filling and your blood sugar response is steadier. Since cassava is starchy, larger portions can raise total carbs in the day—so it works best when you keep it as part of your meal plan, not as the only food.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a “1/4 plate cassava” guide, then fill the rest with vegetables and a protein source.
- Pair it with ulam that has protein (e.g., grilled fish, chicken adobo, tofu) and add non-starchy veggies for more fiber and micronutrients.
- If you eat cassava as a snack, keep the portion smaller and combine with protein (e.g., cassava + egg or tofu) to stay satisfied between meals.
- Choose boiled or lightly cooked versions; avoid adding too much sugar or creamy toppings.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang cassava, Cassava cake, Boiled cassava with salt, Cassava suman, Cassava in syrup
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