Nopales (Cactus)
Nopales (Cactus) contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 86 g sliced (86 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 69 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26 % from protein and 5 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in légumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 29 kcal per 100 g across 183 products.
100 g provides 3 228 % of the Daily Value for fer, 13 % of the Daily Value for calcium and 12 % of the Daily Value for magnésium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0,12 g | 0,1 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 21 mg | 0,9 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,4 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 2,2 g | 8 % |
| Total sugars L | 1,2 g | |
| Protein L | 1,3 g | 3 % |
| Calcium L | 164 mg | 13 % |
| Fer L | 581 mg | 3 228 % |
| Magnésium L | 52 mg | 12 % |
| Phosphore L | 16 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium L | 257 mg | 5 % |
% 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 26 %
- Carbohydrates 69 %
- Fat 5 %
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 légumes (median 1,5 g)
- Fiber2,2 gbelow the median for légumes (median 2,3 g)
- Sugars1,2 gbelow the median for légumes (median 2,1 g)
- Fat0,12 gin the lowest quarter of légumes (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of légumes (median 0,062 g)
- Sodium21 mgbelow the median for légumes (median 24 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- USDA
- Barcode
- 2000000125829
- Quantity
- Varies
- Label serving
- 1 cup (86 g) Sliced
- Category
- Légumes frais
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Napoles
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Nopales (Cactus)?
100 g of Nopales (Cactus) has 16 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 86 g sliced (86 g): about 14 kcal.
How much protein is in Nopales (Cactus)?
Nopales (Cactus) contains 1,3 g of protein per 100 g (3 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,1 g in serving, 1 cup, 86 g sliced (86 g). About 26 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes, that is below the median (median 1,5 g).
How many carbs are in Nopales (Cactus)?
Nopales (Cactus) has 3,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,2 g of fiber and 1,2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Nopales (Cactus)?
Nopales (Cactus) contains 0,12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Nopales (Cactus) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are fer (3 228 % DV), calcium (13 % DV) and magnésium (12 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Nopales (Cactus)?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0,9 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 16 janvier 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 2000000125829. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 16 janvier 2023. Imported 7 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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