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
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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) |
| 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) |
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 84% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 78% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 77% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 68% of foods
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:
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.
Mineral coverage chart
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:
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
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
Saturated Fat:
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
Fiber content ratio for Prickly pear
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 Orange
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| Protein | 0.73g | 2% | 88% |
3.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.51g | 1% | 80% |
65.3 times less than Cheddar Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% | 22% |
3.8 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | N/A | 54% |
9.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 3% | 50% |
2.9 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 4% | 85% |
8.7 times less than Beef
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| Calcium | 56mg | 6% | 32% |
2.2 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 220mg | 6% | 55% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 20% | 16% |
1.6 times less than Almond
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | 23% |
1.5 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 63% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | 89% |
52.6 times less than Beef
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3% | 87% |
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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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% | 51% |
388.5 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0% | 68% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | 88% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 90% |
19 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 3% | 79% |
20.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | 75% |
2 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 6µg | 2% | 76% |
10.2 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 0.07g | 0% | 84% |
88 times less than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | N/A | 83% |
130.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | N/A | 77% |
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*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
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.
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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Prickly pear nutrition infographic
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.