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Cassava – A Healthy Alternative to Flour?

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According to https://www.healthline.com 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked cassava root contains 191 calories. Around 84% of them comes from carbs, while the rest come from protein and fat.

One serving also provides some fibre and a few vitamins and mineral.

Nutrients

The following nutrients are found in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked cassava:

  • Calories: 191
  • Protein: 1.5 grams
  • Fat: 3 grams
  • Carbs: 40 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Vitamin C: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
  • Copper: 12%
  • Folate: 6%
  • Thiamine: 7%
  • Vitamin B6: 6%
  • Potassium: 6%
  • Magnesium: 5%
  • Niacin: 5%

Cassava root is high in vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, supports collagen production, and enhances immunity, among other benefits. It is also rich in copper, a natural mineral necessary for neurotransmitter synthesis, energy production and iron metabolism.

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