Nopales, cooked, without salt
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.3 MG | 6% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 7.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.1 UG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 164 MG | 13% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47 MG | 11% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 16 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 195 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 20 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 18% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (15 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
About Nopales, cooked, without salt
Nopales, the pads of the prickly pear cactus, cooked without salt, are a staple in Mexican cooking with a mild, slightly tangy flavor and a mucilaginous texture when cut and cooked. Extremely low in calories, high in fiber relative to their calorie count, and almost fat-free. They hold up well scrambled with eggs, mixed into tacos, or served as a side salad dressed with lime and onion. A genuinely clean, high-fiber vegetable.
Dietary Information
Nopales, cooked, without salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 15 calories per 100 grams, Nopales, cooked, without salt gets 36% of its calories from protein, 87% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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