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Side-by-Side Comparison Flours & Starches

Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca) vs. Coconut Flour

Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca)
Coconut Flour

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.

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Coconut flour is defatted, dried, and pulverized coconut meat. Per 100g, it delivers 400 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (38.0g fiber / 22.0g net carbs), 18.0g protein, and 12.0g fat with extreme liquid absorption properties.

View full Coconut Flour spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
360 kcal 400 kcal
Protein / Gluten Potential
1.50 (0% Gluten) g 18.0 (0% Gluten) g
Carbohydrates
87.0 g 60.0 g
Dietary Fiber
5.5 g 38.0 g
Total Fat
0.40 g 12.0 g
Ash Content
1.20 % 5.00 – 6.00 %
Starch Gelatinization Temp
60 – 68 °C N/A (Fiber matrix)
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free (Grain-Free / Paleo) Naturally Gluten-Free