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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Prickly Pears"
| Food Name: Prickly Pears | |
| Food Group: Fruits | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 41 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 1 | Carbohydrates (g): 10 |
| Fiber (g): 4 | Net Carbs (g): 6 |
| Water (g): 88 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 75 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 213 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 23 | Omega-6 (mg): 186 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 43 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 14 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 6 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 6 | Folate DFE (mcg): 6 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 56 | Magnesium (mg): 85 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 24 | Potassium (mg): 220 |
| Sodium (mg): 5 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 25 | PRAL Score: -6 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Prickly Pears
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Prickly Pears'?
100 grams of 'Prickly Pears' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 10g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Prickly Pears'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Prickly Pears' provides around 41 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Prickly Pears' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Prickly Pears' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 10g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Prickly Pears' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 85 mg (20% DV).
'Prickly Pears' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 56 mg (4% DV),
Potassium (mg): 220 mg (5% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 24 mg (2% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 5 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Prickly Pears in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 14 mg (16% DV).
'Prickly Pears' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 43 IU (1% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 6 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 6 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 6 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Prickly Pears' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Prickly Pears' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.