Calories in Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians)
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Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pad peeled (19 g) provides about 8 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for manganese, 16% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 14% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.11 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Total sugars M | 1 g | |
| Protein M | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.079 mg | 5% |
| Choline ? | 4.3 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium M | 180 mg | 14% |
| Iron M | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 69 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus M | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium M | 130 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.58 mg | 25% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein0.12 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber5.3 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.11 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.29 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.38 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.44 g |
| Fructose M | 0.21 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 89.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.38 g |
| Energy C | 176 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.3 mg |
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 Raw | 41 | 0.73 g | 9.6 g | 0.51 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberries, wild, bush, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 1.1 g | 12.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 44 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Agave, raw (Southwest) Raw | 68 | 0.52 g | 16.2 g | 0.15 g |
| Blackberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 52 | 0.84 g | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 47 | 4.2 g | 7 g | 0.28 g |
| Parsley, raw Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
| Cilantro, raw Raw | 23 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Salmonberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 47 | 0.85 g | 10.1 g | 0.33 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 42 kcal. 1 pad peeled (19 g): about 8 kcal. 1 pad (61 g): about 26 kcal.
How much protein is in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears contains 0.12 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.023 g in 1 pad peeled (19 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears has 10.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.3 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw prickly pears?
Raw prickly pears contains 0.11 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw prickly pears contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (25% DV), magnesium (16% DV), calcium (14% DV) and Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw prickly pears?
100 g contains 4 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 (Northern Plains Indians) has 42 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 169816. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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