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Prickly pear nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Prickly pears, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Prickly pear

Prickly pear
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
7 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 41
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 5.97 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. -6.3 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229112409 1150mg
TOP 16% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 84% of foods
TOP 22% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 78% of foods
TOP 23% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 77% of foods
TOP 32% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 68% of foods
TOP 44% Cryptoxanthin, beta ⓘHigher in Cryptoxanthin, beta content than 56% of foods

Prickly pear calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 41
Calories in 1 cup 61 149 g
Calories in 1 fruit without refuse 42 103 g

Prickly pear Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
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7

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4% 0%
Calcium: 56 mg of 1,000 mg 6%
Iron: 0.3 mg of 8 mg 4%
Magnesium: 85 mg of 420 mg 20%
Phosphorus: 24 mg of 700 mg 3%
Potassium: 220 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 5 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.12 mg of 11 mg 1%
Copper: 0.08 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0.6 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Magnesium
85 mg
TOP 16%
Calcium
56 mg
TOP 32%
Potassium
220 mg
TOP 55%
Copper
0.08 mg
TOP 63%
Iron
0.3 mg
TOP 85%
Phosphorus
24 mg
TOP 87%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Zinc
0.12 mg
TOP 89%
Sodium
5 mg
TOP 90%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 43 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 14 mg of 90 mg 16%
Vitamin B1: 0.014 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B2: 0.06 mg of 1 mg 5%
Vitamin B3: 0.46 mg of 16 mg 3%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.06 mg of 1 mg 5%
Folate: 6 µg of 400 µg 2%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
14 mg
TOP 22%
Vitamin A
43 IU
TOP 51%
Vitamin B6
0.06 mg
TOP 75%
Folate
6 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B2
0.06 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin B3
0.46 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B1
0.014 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

10% 86% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.73 g of 50 g
1%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.51 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.57 g of 300 g
3%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.55 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.64 g

Fat type information

19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g

Fiber content ratio for Prickly pear

38% 62%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Other: 5.97 g

All nutrients for Prickly pear per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 41kcal 2% 90% 1.1 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.73g 2% 88% 3.9 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.51g 1% 80% 65.3 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 14mg 16% 22% 3.8 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 5.97g N/A 54% 9.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 9.57g 3% 50% 2.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.3mg 4% 85% 8.7 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 56mg 6% 32% 2.2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 220mg 6% 55% 1.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 85mg 20% 16% 1.6 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 3.6g 14% 23% 1.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 63% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.12mg 1% 89% 52.6 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 24mg 3% 87% 7.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 5mg 0% 90% 98 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 43IU 1% 51% 388.5 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0% 68%
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1% 90% 19 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5% 78% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 3% 79% 20.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5% 75% 2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 6µg 2% 76% 10.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.07g 0% 84% 88 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g N/A 83% 130.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g N/A 77% 221.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 56mg 6%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 220mg 6%

*
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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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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Prickly pear nutrition infographic

Prickly pear nutrition infographic
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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.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients

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