Prickly pear (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 149 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.1g6% of calories
- Carbs14g83% of calories
- Fat0.8g10% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Prickly pear (raw) (1 cup, 149 g) has 61 calories, with 1.1 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (23% DV) and magnesium (30% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C23%
- Magnesium30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber19%
- Copper13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (149 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 83 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 10 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 37 μg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 61 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 12minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Prickly pear (raw)?
One serving of Prickly pear (raw) (1 cup) has 61 calories, which works out to 41 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Prickly pear (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Prickly pear (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Prickly pear (raw)?
7.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
