Calories in Yuca fries
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Yuca fries contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 377 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 47% from fat and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fried vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 218 kcal per 100 g across 21 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 154 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34.7 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 15 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 15.5 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.042 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.076 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 21.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 247 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.31 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 47%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Fat13.9 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 12.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium154 mgin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.46 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.61 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.092 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 49.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, hash brown, home-prepared | 265 | 3 g | 35.1 g | 12.5 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurant | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, restaurant | 289 | 3.5 g | 37.2 g | 14 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fast food | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from restaurant | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from school lunch | 218 | 2.6 g | 28.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Potato, hash brown, NFS | 217 | 2.6 g | 28.2 g | 11.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in yuca fries?
100 g of yuca fries has 269 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 377 kcal.
How much protein is in yuca fries?
Yuca fries contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in yuca fries?
Yuca fries has 34.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in yuca fries?
Yuca fries contains 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does yuca fries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (18% DV), Vitamin C (17% DV), Vitamin K (13% DV) and copper (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in yuca fries?
100 g contains 154 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709565. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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