Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca)
Flours & Starches · 8 specs
Direct Answer
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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 360 kcal |
| Protein / Gluten Potential | 1.50 (0% Gluten) g |
| Carbohydrates | 87.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.40 g |
| Ash Content | 1.20 % |
| Starch Gelatinization Temp | 60 – 68 °C |
| Gluten Status | Naturally Gluten-Free (Grain-Free / Paleo) |
Whole Root vs Tapioca Starch
Unlike tapioca which is extracted pure starch, cassava flour contains the whole root's dietary fiber, providing baking textures and binding behavior closely mimicking wheat flour.
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