BeslyYuca (Cassava): Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
A serving of yuca listed as 1 cup (160 g) has 306 calories, 2.2 g of protein, 63.4 g of carbs and 4.8 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 191 kcal.
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Yuca (Cassava) serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 191 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 3 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 54 | 0.4 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| 1 cup | 160 | 306 | 2.2 | 63.4 | 4.8 |
Where the calories in yuca come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, yuca gets 3% of its calories from protein, 83% from carbs and 14% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (1.4 g protein, 39.6 g carbs, 3 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in yuca
A 1 cup (160 g) of yuca also contains 232 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2.8 g sugar and 1.3 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (160 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 145 mg | 232 mg |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 451.2 mg |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 27.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.2 mg | 29.1 mg |
How yuca compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares yuca with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 191 kcal it is number 4 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 93 | 2 | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| Sweet Potato | 115 | 1.6 | 17.1 | 4.5 |
| Salmon | 179 | 19.9 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Yuca (Cassava) (this page) | 191 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 3 |
| Pork Chops | 195 | 27 | 0 | 9.2 |
Forms and preparations of yuca
Across the 4 forms listed for yuca, calories range from 160 kcal per 100 g (Cassava (yuca), raw) to 377 kcal per 100 g (Yuca fries).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassava, cooked (main entry) | 191 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 3 | 1 cup (160 g): 306 kcal |
| Cassava (yuca), raw | 160 | 1.4 | 38.1 | 0.3 | 1 cup (206 g): 330 kcal |
| Yuca fries | 377 | 1.7 | 48.6 | 19.5 | 1 cup (140 g): 528 kcal |
| Flour, cassava | 357 | 1 | 87.4 | 0.3 | 1 serving (30 g): 107 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of yuca?
1 cup (160 g) of yuca has 306 calories, with 2.2 g protein, 63.4 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of yuca?
100 g of yuca has 191 calories, 1.4 g protein, 39.6 g carbs and 3 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 54 calories.
Is yuca low in carbs?
Carbs supply 83% of the calories in yuca (protein 3%, fat 14%). Per 100 g there are 39.6 g of carbs, and 1 cup (160 g) has 63.4 g, including 3 g of fiber.
Recipes with yuca
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “generic”, record us.generic.cassava_cooked). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.