All-Purpose Wheat Flour vs. Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca)
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
All-purpose wheat flour is milled from a blend of hard and soft wheat endosperm. Per 100g, it provides 364 kcal, 76.3g carbohydrates (2.7g fiber), 10.3g protein (10–11.5% gluten potential), and 0.98g fat with an ash content of ~0.50%.
Cassava flour is milled from the entire peeled, dried cassava root (Manihot esculenta). Per 100g, it delivers 360 kcal, 87.0g carbohydrates (5.5g fiber), 1.5g protein, and 0.4g fat, offering a 1:1 gluten-free replacement for wheat flour.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
364 kcal | 360 kcal |
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Protein / Gluten Potential
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10.3 (10–11.5%) g | 1.50 (0% Gluten) g |
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Carbohydrates
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76.3 g | 87.0 g |
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Dietary Fiber
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2.7 g | 5.5 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.98 g | 0.40 g |
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Ash Content
|
0.48 – 0.55 % | 1.20 % |
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Starch Gelatinization Temp
|
60 – 65 °C | 60 – 68 °C |
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Gluten Status
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Contains Gluten (Gliadin/Glutenin) | Naturally Gluten-Free (Grain-Free / Paleo) |