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Prickly Pears (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Prickly pears, raw

Fruits and Fruit Juices

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.7g), fat (0.5g), and carbohydrates (9.6g) per 100g. With 41 calories per 100g, Prickly Pears (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. With only 5mg of sodium, Prickly Pears (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Fiber content sits at 3.6g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Beyond its macros, Prickly Pears (Raw) provides notable amounts of Magnesium, Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber per 100g. Composed of 88% water by weight, Prickly Pears (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories41KCAL
Protein0.73G
Fat0.51G
Carbs9.6G
Fiber3.6G

Calorie Distribution

46kcal
  • Protein6%0.73 g
  • Fat10%0.51 g
  • Carbs84%9.6 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water87.5G
Energy41.0KCAL
Protein0.73G
Total lipid (fat)0.51G
Carbohydrate, by difference9.6G
Fiber, total dietary3.6G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid14.0MG
Thiamin0.01MG
Riboflavin0.06MG
Niacin0.46MG
Vitamin B-60.06MG
Folate, total6.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE2.0UG
Calcium, Ca56.0MG
Iron, Fe0.30MG
Magnesium, Mg85.0MG
Phosphorus, P24.0MG
Potassium, K220MG
Sodium, Na5.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.12MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Selenium, Se0.60UG
Energy172kJ
Ash1.6G
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food6.0UG
Folate, DFE6.0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta25.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta3.0UG
Vitamin A, IU43.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.07G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00G
SFA 16:00.05G
SFA 18:00.01G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.07G
MUFA 16:10.002G
MUFA 18:10.07G
MUFA 20:10.001G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.21G
PUFA 18:20.19G
PUFA 18:30.02G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
fruit without refuse (103g)420.8g0.5g9.9g
cup (149g)611.1g0.8g14.3g

Scaled from Prickly Pears (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Prickly Pears (Raw) is a excellent source of Magnesium (20% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Prickly Pears (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (16% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
  • Prickly Pears (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber

Dietary Considerations

  • Prickly Pears (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 5mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Magnesium: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin C: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
  • Fiber: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.51G1%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 5.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6G3%
Dietary Fiber 3.6G13%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 0.73G1%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 56.0MG4%
Iron 0.30MG2%
Potassium 220MG5%

* 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 167750.

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