Is cassava (yuca) keto?
Cassava (yuca)
One of the starchiest roots there is, with about 37 g net carbs in just half a cup. Yuca fries, cassava chips and tapioca are all off the menu.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 103 g- Net carbs
- 37g
- Calories
- 165kcal
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 39 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
About 13.8 g of cassava (yuca) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 38 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 37 g | 36 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
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If you do eat cassava (yuca)
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Turnip or jicama fries give a similar crisp outside and tender middle.
Better keto swaps for cassava (yuca)
Keto substitutes for potatoes 7 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is cassava (yuca) keto?
No — cassava (yuca) is not keto-friendly. One of the starchiest roots there is, with about 37 g net carbs in just half a cup. Yuca fries, cassava chips and tapioca are all off the menu.
How many net carbs are in cassava (yuca)?
½ cup (103 g) of cassava (yuca) has about 37 g net carbs (39 g total carbs minus 1.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 36 g net carbs.
How much cassava (yuca) can I eat on keto?
About 13.8 g of cassava (yuca) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 186% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cassava (yuca)?
Try turnips, jicama, radishes. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.
