Nopales nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Nopales, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Nopales

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Same as prickly pears.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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7 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 16 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1.13 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -7.6 (alkaline) |
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 86% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 79% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 75% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 75% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 65% of foods
Nopales calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 16 | |
Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 14 | 86 g |
Nopales Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Same as prickly pears.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
164 mg of 1,000 mg
16%
Iron:
0.59 mg of 8 mg
7%
Magnesium:
52 mg of 420 mg
12%
Phosphorus:
16 mg of 700 mg
2%
Potassium:
257 mg of 3,400 mg
8%
Sodium:
21 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
0.25 mg of 11 mg
2%
Copper:
0.052 mg of 1 mg
6%
Manganese:
0.457 mg of 2 mg
20%
Selenium:
0.7 µg of 55 µg
1%
Choline:
7.3 mg of 550 mg
1%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
164 mg
TOP 14%
Magnesium
52 mg
TOP 21%
Manganese
0.457 mg
TOP 39%
Potassium
257 mg
TOP 46%
Iron
0.59 mg
TOP 74%
Copper
0.052 mg
TOP 79%
Sodium
21 mg
TOP 81%
Zinc
0.25 mg
TOP 82%
Selenium
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
Choline
7.3 mg
TOP 89%
Phosphorus
16 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
457 IU of 5,000 IU
9%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
9.3 mg of 90 mg
10%
Vitamin B1:
0.012 mg of 1 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.041 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
0.41 mg of 16 mg
3%
Vitamin B5:
0.167 mg of 5 mg
3%
Vitamin B6:
0.07 mg of 1 mg
5%
Folate:
3 µg of 400 µg
1%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
5.3 µg of 120 µg
4%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
457 IU
TOP 25%
Vitamin C
9.3 mg
TOP 25%
Vitamin K
5.3 µg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B3
0.41 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin B2
0.041 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B5
0.167 mg
TOP 83%
Folate
3 µg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B1
0.012 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin E
0 mg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.32 g of 50 g
3%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.09 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.33 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
94.12 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
1.14 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
14 mg of 280 mg
5%
Threonine:
40 mg of 1,050 mg
4%
Isoleucine:
49 mg of 1,400 mg
4%
Leucine:
77 mg of 2,730 mg
3%
Lysine:
59 mg of 2,100 mg
3%
Methionine:
15 mg of 1,050 mg
1%
Phenylalanine:
49 mg of 1,750 mg
3%
Valine:
59 mg of 1,820 mg
3%
Histidine:
25 mg of 700 mg
4%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Fiber content ratio for Nopales
Sugar:
1.15 g
Fiber:
2.2 g
Other:
-0.02 g
All nutrients for Nopales per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 16kcal | 1% | 98% |
2.9 times less than Orange![]() |
Protein | 1.32g | 3% | 83% |
2.1 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.09g | 0% | 94% |
370.1 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10% | 25% |
5.7 times less than Lemon![]() |
Net carbs | 1.13g | N/A | 69% |
47.9 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 3.33g | 1% | 65% |
8.5 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 0.59mg | 7% | 74% |
4.4 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 164mg | 16% | 14% |
1.3 times more than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 257mg | 8% | 46% |
1.7 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 52mg | 12% | 21% |
2.7 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | 65% |
7.8 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | 35% |
1.1 times less than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.05mg | 6% | 79% |
2.7 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.25mg | 2% | 82% |
25.2 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 16mg | 2% | 90% |
11.4 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 21mg | 1% | 81% |
23.3 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% | 25% |
36.6 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 3% | 42% | |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
Manganese | 0.46mg | 20% | 39% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 91% |
22.2 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 83% |
3.2 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 3% | 81% |
23.3 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | 83% |
6.8 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | 73% |
1.7 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | 55% |
19.2 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | 87% |
20.3 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% | 92% |
368.4 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% |
544.4 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | N/A | 90% |
943.5 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 94% |
21.8 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | 95% |
18 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
18.7 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.08mg | 0% | 94% |
31.6 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% |
7.7 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 94% |
6.4 times less than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
13.6 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% |
34.4 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 94% |
30 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 21mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
164mg
16%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
257mg
8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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