Tender Cactus

Packaged product Vegetables La Preferida

Tender Cactus contains 8 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 121 g (121 g) provides about 10 kcal.

Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 34 kcal per 100 g across 2,452 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

8kcal per 100 g
0.83 gprotein
1.7 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
10kcal in serving, 0.5 cup, 121 g (121 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 8 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 545 mg 24%
Total carbohydrates L 1.7 g 0.6%
Dietary fiber L 0.8 g 3%
Total sugars L 0.83 g
Protein L 0.83 g 2%
Vitamin A L 74.4 µg8%
Vitamin C L 3 mg3%
Calcium L 91 mg7%
Iron L 0.33 mg2%
Potassium L 140 mg3%

% 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: 33%Carbohydrates: 67%8kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 33%
  • Carbohydrates 67%

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

Vitamin A8%Calcium7%Vitamin C3%Potassium3%Iron2%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0.83 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.3 g)
  • Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.7 g)
  • Sugars0.83 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.7 g)
  • Sodium545 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 242 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 17 kcal8 kcal
Protein 0.83 g0.83 g
Carbohydrates 3.3 g1.7 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 1.7 g0.8 g
Sugars 1.7 g0.83 g
Sodium 694 mg545 mg

Product details

Brand
La Preferida
Barcode
0071524161577
Label serving
0.5 cup (121 g)
Category
Canned vegetables
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Tender cactus, water, vinegar, onions, salt, peppers, sugar, coriander and spices.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: VinegarOnionSaltSugar

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tender Cactus?

100 g of Tender Cactus has 8 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 121 g (121 g): about 10 kcal.

How much protein is in Tender Cactus?

Tender Cactus contains 0.83 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 121 g (121 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is below the median (median 1.3 g).

How many carbs are in Tender Cactus?

Tender Cactus has 1.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.83 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Tender Cactus?

Tender Cactus contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Tender Cactus?

100 g contains 545 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2549468. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 24, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0071524161577. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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