Prickly pears (raw) nutrition facts
Opuntia spp.
100 grams of prickly pears, raw contain 41 calories, 0.7 g of protein, 9.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of magnesium (20% DV). Most of its calories (84%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories41
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.51 g1%
Saturated fat 0.07 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 5 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 9.57 g3%
Dietary fiber 3.6 g13%
Protein 0.73 g1%
Calcium 56 mg4%
Iron 0.3 mg2%
Potassium 220 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 6%Carbs 84%Fat 10%
41calories
0.73 gprotein
9.57 gcarbs
0.51 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Magnesium20%
- Vitamin C16%
- Dietary fiber13%
% 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 A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 87.6 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other fruits and fruit juices
| Per 100 g | Prickly pears (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 | 87.3 | -53% |
| Protein | 0.73 g | 0.91 g | -20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.57 g | 21.6 g | -56% |
| Total fat | 0.51 g | 0.55 g | -7% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 2.45 g | +47% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 16.1 mg | -69% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 167750. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.