Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup slices · 86 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g25% of calories
- Carbs3g75% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales) (1 cup slices, 86 g) has 14 calories, with 1 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (75% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Calcium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup slices (86 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 72 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 140 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Goya Tender Cactus20
- Nopales (raw)16
- Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales)16
- Nopales (cooked, unsalted)15
- Dona Maria Nopalitos, Tender Cactus10
- Dona Maria Nopalitos Tender Cactus10
Similar foods
22 calNopales (cooked, unsalted)1 cup+8 cal
14 calNopales (raw)1 cup, slicedsame cal- 5 cal
Dona Maria Nopalitos, Tender Cactus¼ cup drained−9 cal - 15 calEl Mexicano Strips Natural Tender Cactus in Brine1 serving+1 cal
- 5 calDona Maria Nopalitos Tender Cactus¼ cup drained−9 cal
- 50 calGoya Tender Cactus1 cup+36 cal
Burning 14 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 3minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 2minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales)?
One serving of Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales) (1 cup slices) has 14 calories, which works out to 16 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 25% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Melissa's Cactus Leaves (Nopales)?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
