Verdict
Per 100 g it's nearly a tie on calories: 312 kcal for fries and 300 kcal for fried cassava. Cassava absorbs a bit less oil (11.2 g of fat vs 14.7 g) but has more carbs (50.2 g vs 41.4 g). In practice neither wins: the cooking method is what changes the game. Baked or air-fried, both lose much of the fat and get far lighter.
When to choose French fries
- It's the one you like — sharing the portion already cuts the calories in half.
- Go for baked or air-fried potatoes day to day.
When to choose Fried cassava
- You want a bit less fat in a fried portion.
- Boiled cassava finished in the air fryer is a great light version.
Values per 100 g of ready-to-eat food, from the Brazilian Food Composition Table (TACO) and USDA FoodData Central. They vary by brand, cut and preparation. Educational estimates, not individual nutrition advice.