Calories in Prickly pears, raw
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Prickly pears, raw contains 41 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit without refuse (103 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 16% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 41 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.51 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.067 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.73 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A M | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 14 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 85 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein0.73 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.51 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.067 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium5 mgabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.075 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.21 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.052 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Beta-carotene M | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 3 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 87.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 1.6 g |
| Energy ? | 172 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 43 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
Other forms of Prickly pears
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 42 | 0.12 g | 10.2 g | 0.11 g |
| Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) Cooked | 91 | 0.39 g | 21.6 g | 0.31 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon, raw, without peel Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Gooseberries, raw Raw | 44 | 0.88 g | 10.2 g | 0.58 g |
| Mammy-apple, (mamey), raw Raw | 51 | 0.5 g | 12.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Oranges, raw, California, valencias Raw | 49 | 1 g | 11.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Limes, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Lime, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Grapes, muscadine, raw Raw | 57 | 0.81 g | 13.9 g | 0.47 g |
| Lemon, raw Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw prickly pears?
100 g of raw prickly pears has 41 kcal. 1 fruit without refuse (103 g): about 42 kcal. 1 cup (149 g): about 61 kcal.
How much protein is in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears contains 0.73 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.75 g in 1 fruit without refuse (103 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears has 9.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears contains 0.51 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.067 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw prickly pears contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (20% DV) and Vitamin C (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw prickly pears?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does prickly pears have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, prickly pears, raw has 41 kcal, while prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) has 91 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 167750. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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