Calories in Cactus, cooked, no added fat
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Cactus, cooked, no added fat 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 and 12% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 137 mg | 6% |
| 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 | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.9 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.063 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 | 256 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)
- Sodium137 mgbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.8 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 | 237 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 45 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 93.8 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, raw Raw | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nopales, cooked, without salt Cooked | 15 | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.05 g |
| Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 16 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
| Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 21 | 1.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.24 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 0.22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cactus?
100 g of cooked cactus has 16 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 24 kcal. 1 pad (30 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cactus?
Cooked 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 cooked cactus?
Cooked 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 cooked cactus?
Cooked 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 cooked cactus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (13% DV) and magnesium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cactus?
100 g contains 137 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cactus have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cactus, cooked, no added fat has 16 kcal, while cactus, raw 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 2709895. 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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