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Prickly pear calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of prickly pear contains 41 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 9.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.5 g of fat. It provides 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6% Carbs 84% Fat 10%
How prickly pear compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fruit in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly pear | 41 kcal | 0.7 g | 9.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Canned water pack sour cherries | 42 kcal | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Peach | 39 kcal | 0.9 g | 10 g | 0.3 g |
| Blackberries | 43 kcal | 1.4 g | 9.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Tangerine juice | 43 kcal | 0.5 g | 10.1 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for prickly pear
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in prickly pear
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.46 mg | 3% |
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Calories in common prickly pear servings
How many calories in a portion of prickly pear — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 41 kcal | 1 g | 10 g | 1 g |
| 1 fruit (103 g) | 42 kcal | 1 g | 10 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup (149 g) | 61 kcal | 1 g | 14 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in prickly pear?
Prickly pear has 41 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in prickly pear?
Prickly pear contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does prickly pear have?
Prickly pear has 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these prickly pear 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 #167750 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
