Prickly pear nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Prickly pears, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Prickly pear
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 41 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI for nopales (prickly pear cactus). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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7 (low) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 1 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 36 ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25132122/ |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 6 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (149 g) |
| 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. | -6.3 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates | 1150 mg ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229112409 |
Prickly pear calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of prickly pear | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 41 | |
| Calories in 1 fruit without refuse | 42 | 103 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 61 | 149 g |
| Calories for different varieties of prickly pear | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Prickly pears, raw (this food) | 41 | 100 g |
| Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) | 42 | 100 g |
| Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) | 91 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Prickly pear
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 1.8 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 562 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 244 g |
Prickly pear Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for nopales (prickly pear cactus). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Prickly pear Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
6µg of 900µg
0.67%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
42mg of 90mg
47%
Vitamin B1:
0.04mg of 1mg
3.5%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
1.4mg of 16mg
8.6%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Folate:
18µg of 400µg
4.5%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 50 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.5 g of 65 g
0.5 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.6 g of 300 g
9.6 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.6 g of 2,000 g
87.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.6 g
1.6 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Fiber content ratio for Prickly pear
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
3.6 g
Other:
6 g
All nutrients for Prickly pear per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | 51% | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% | 91% |
1.1 times less than Orange
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| Protein per 100 calories | 1.8g | N/A | 75% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 562kcal | N/A | 22% | |
| Protein | 0.73g | 2% | 88% |
3.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Weight per 100 calories | 244g | N/A | 10% | |
| Fats | 0.51g | 1% | 80% |
65.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% | 13% |
3.8 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 6g | N/A | 55% |
9.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 9.6g | 3% | 50% |
2.9 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 20% | 8% |
1.6 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 56mg | 6% | 28% |
2.2 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 220mg | 6% | 51% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 4% | 84% |
8.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | 17% |
1.5 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | 81% |
52.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3% | 81% |
7.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White bread
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | 69% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 84% |
19 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 72% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 3% | 73% |
20.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | 66% |
2 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 6µg | 2% | 62% |
10.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.07g | 0% | 80% |
88 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | N/A | 76% |
130.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | N/A | 70% |
221.5 times less than Walnut
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| 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 41
% Daily Value*
0.78%
Total Fat
0.51g
0.3%
Saturated Fat 0.07g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
3.2%
Total Carbohydrate
9.6g
14%
Dietary Fiber
3.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.73g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
56mg
5.6%
Iron
0.3mg
3.8%
Potassium
220mg
6.5%
*
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans 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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.