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Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11 MG | 12% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Choline, total | 4.3 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.9 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 180 MG | 14% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 69 MG | 16% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 130 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.6 MG | 25% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.1 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (42 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (5.3g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (25% DV).
About Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians)
Raw prickly pear fruit, eaten by Northern Plains peoples who gathered the cactus pads and fruit across drier grassland regions, is light, hydrating, and mildly sweet with a good fiber content. The flesh is watery and soft, the seeds are edible, and the overall macro profile is very low across the board, making it more of a micronutrient and hydration source than a calorie-significant food.
Dietary Information
Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) is considered low-fat, high-fiber, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) include Manganese, Mn (25% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 42 calories per 100 grams, Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) gets 1% of its calories from protein, 97% from carbohydrates, and 2% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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