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Nopales (cactus pads, raw)

Mucilaginous like okra; the spineless cultivars still get peeled.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g16 kcal 1.3 g3.3 g 2.2 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 8.2 g20.8 g 13.8 g0.6 g
One cup · 86 g14 kcal1.1 g2.9 g1.9 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

protein 27%carbs 69%4%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.1 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium21 mg · 1% DV
Potassium257 mg · 5% DV
Calcium164 mg · 13% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium52 mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C9.3 mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)23 mcg · 3% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)3 mcg · 1% DV
Choline7.3 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus16 mg · 1% DV
Copper0.05 mg · 6% DV
Potassium : sodium12.2 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.1 g · 2% DVFiber1.9 g · 7% DVPotassium221 mg · 5% DVCalcium141 mg · 11% DVIron0.5 mg · 3% DVMagnesium45 mg · 11% DVSodium18 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 168571 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

2273 gfor 30 g protein
364 kcalthose grams cost
2.2 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsNopales
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliNopales
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastNopales

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gNopales8.2 g#16 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Nopales2.2 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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