Calories in Nopales, raw
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Nopales, raw contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, sliced (86 g) provides about 14 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 vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for manganese, 13% of the Daily Value for calcium and 12% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.016 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars M | 1.2 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 7.3 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 164 mg | 13% |
| Iron ? | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 257 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.46 mg | 20% |
| 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 vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.016 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium21 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 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 I | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.05 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.04 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.049 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.077 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.059 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.015 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.049 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.029 g |
| Valine ? | 0.059 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.052 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.025 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.05 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.086 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.15 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.046 g |
| Proline ? | 0.043 g |
| Serine ? | 0.043 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.044 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.012 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene ? | 250 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha ? | 48 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 94.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 66 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 457 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Nopales
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nopales, cooked, without salt Cooked | 15 | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.05 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| 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 nopales?
100 g of raw nopales has 16 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (86 g): about 14 kcal.
How much protein is in raw nopales?
Raw nopales contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup, sliced (86 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw nopales?
Raw nopales 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 nopales?
Raw nopales 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 nopales contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (20% DV), 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 nopales?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nopales have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, nopales, raw has 16 kcal, while nopales, cooked, without salt has 15 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168571. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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