KETO VERDICTNO
Cassava flour is not keto-friendly. With ~78g net carbs per 100g, it rivals wheat flour in carb content. While it's grain-free and Paleo, its high starch content makes it incompatible with ketogenic diets.
Is Cassava Flour Keto?
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Cassava flour is not keto-friendly. With ~78g net carbs per 100g, it rivals wheat flour in carb content. While it's grain-free and Paleo, its high starch content makes it incompatible with ketogenic diets.
- Net carbs (100g)78g
- Protein (100g)1.5g
- Fat (100g)0.3g
- Keto verdictNot keto
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100g (raw)
Net Carbs
78g
Total Carbs
80g
Fiber
2g
Protein
1.5g
Fat
0.3g
Calories
330
Source: Nutritional databases and food labels
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Grain-free and gluten-free for those with celiac disease
- Nut-free alternative for people with nut allergies
- Resistant starch (when cooled) may support gut health in non-keto contexts
- Contains small amounts of vitamin C, folate, and thiamine
- Easy to digest for most people
- Neutral flavor works in many recipes
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
NON-KETO BAKING
Use 1:1 in place of wheat flour for Paleo breads, tortillas, and cakes (not suitable for keto).
GRAIN-FREE PASTA
Mix with eggs and salt to make fresh pasta dough for non-keto diets.
BREADING & COATING
Season and use as breading for chicken or fish in high-carb meal plans.
THICKENING AGENT
Add to soups and sauces as a gluten-free thickener (better keto options: xanthan gum, glucomannan).
FLATBREADS
Combine with water and salt for grain-free tortillas and wraps (not keto).