Nopales (raw) nutrition facts
Nopalea cochenillifera
100 grams of nopales, raw contain 16 calories, 1.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (20% DV). Most of its calories (69%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories16
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.09 g0%
Saturated fat 0.02 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 21 mg1%
Total carbohydrate 3.33 g1%
Dietary fiber 2.2 g8%
Total sugars 1.15 g
Protein 1.32 g3%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 164 mg13%
Iron 0.59 mg3%
Potassium 257 mg5%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 27%Carbs 69%Fat 4%
16calories
1.32 gprotein
3.33 gcarbs
0.09 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese20%
- Calcium13%
- Magnesium12%
- Vitamin C10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 94.1 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Nopales (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 | 63.7 | -75% |
| Protein | 1.32 g | 2.82 g | -53% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.33 g | 12.5 g | -73% |
| Total fat | 0.09 g | 1.01 g | -91% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 3 g | -27% |
| Total sugars | 1.15 g | 3.34 g | -66% |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 157 mg | -87% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168571. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.