Nutrition facts in cassava tubers Cassava is a root that is rich in carbohydrates. In 100g boiled cassava contains 112 calories. 98% of this calories come from carbohydrates and the rest is from small amounts of protein and fat. Cassava also provides our bodies with a good amount of fiber, minerals and some other vitamins.
Nutrients found in 100g of boiled cassava:
Calories: 112 Carbohydrates: 27g Fiber: 1g Vitamin B1: 20% of the RDI Phosphorus: 5% of the RDI Calcium: 2% of the RDI Vitamin B2: 2% of the RDI * RDI is the recommended daily intake. High calorie intake 100 grams of cassava contains about 112 calories, quite high compared to other vegetables. About the same amount of sweet potatoes provides only 76 calories, of which beets only provide 44 calories.
Thanks to its ability to provide more calories than other vegetables, cassava becomes an important crop for poor and developing countries.
Rich in resistant starch Cassava is high in resistant starch, a type of starch that is not digested when it passes through the small intestine and has properties similar to soluble fiber. Eating these starchy foods has several benefits for your health.
First of all, resistant starch increases the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, which can help reduce inflammation and enhance digestion. Scientists also conduct many studies on the ability to boost metabolism, reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes of resistant starch. This may be explained by the fact that cassava has potential to control blood sugar. Moreover, cassava plays an important role in helping us eat quickly and reduce appetite.
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