Melissa's Cactus Pears nutrition facts
Per 1 prickly pear · 103 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g9% of calories
- Carbs8g71% of calories
- Fat1g20% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Melissa's Cactus Pears (1 prickly pear, 103 g) has 40 calories, with 1 g of protein, 8 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 prickly pear (103 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 60 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 7 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 40 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Melissa's Cactus Pears?
One serving of Melissa's Cactus Pears (1 prickly pear) has 40 calories, which works out to 39 calories per 100 g. That is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Melissa's Cactus Pears high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Melissa's Cactus Pears keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 71% 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 Pears?
25 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
