Calories in Cactus, raw
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Cactus, raw contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for calcium, 12% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.016 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.3 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 164 mg | 13% |
| Iron C | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 257 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.3 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Sugars1.2 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.016 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium21 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.05 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 250 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 48 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 94.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cactus
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 16 | 1.3 g | 3.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Cactus, cooked, fat added Cooked | 38 | 1.3 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cactus?
100 g of raw cactus has 16 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 24 kcal. 1 pad (30 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cactus?
Raw cactus contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw cactus?
Raw cactus has 3.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cactus?
Raw cactus contains 0.09 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.016 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cactus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (13% DV), magnesium (12% DV) and Vitamin C (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cactus?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cactus have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cactus, raw has 16 kcal, while cactus, cooked, no added fat has 16 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709776. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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