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Nopales, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of nopales, raw contains 16 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 2.2 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 27% Carbs 68% Fat 5%
How nopales, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nopales, raw | 16 kcal | 1.3 g | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Chinese cabbage, raw | 16 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Orange tomato, raw | 16 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Nopales, cooked | 15 kcal | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Endive | 17 kcal | 1.3 g | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for nopales, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in nopales, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 4% |
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Calories in common nopales, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of nopales, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, sliced (86 g) | 14 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 16 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nopales, raw?
Nopales, raw has 16 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in nopales, raw?
Nopales, raw contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in nopales, raw?
Nopales, raw contains 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is nopales, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Nopales, raw has 3.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is nopales, raw low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 16 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these nopales, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168571 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
