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Calories in boiled cassava
A usual portion of boiled cassava is 1 serving (about 179 g). That has about 265 calories, 2 g protein, 59.8 g carbs and 0.4 g fat.
Also called: muwogo, mihogo, cassava
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 serving (about 179 g)
Calories
265
Protein
2 g
Carbs
59.8 g
Fat
0.4 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (about 179 g) | 265 | 2 g | 59.8 g | 0.4 g | 7 g |
| 1 medium piece (about 100 g) | 148 | 1.1 g | 33.4 g | 0.2 g | 3.9 g |
| 100 g | 148 | 1.1 g | 33.4 g | 0.2 g | 3.9 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 serving (about 179 g), is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 02023 'Cassava, root, white, peeled, boiled, drained (without salt)'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Cassava, boiled (white flesh). See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in boiled cassava?
- A usual portion, 1 serving (about 179 g), has about 265 calories. That works out to 148 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in boiled cassava?
- A usual portion, 1 serving (about 179 g), has about 2 g of protein, or 1.1 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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