Vegetables
Nopales: calories and nutrition
Nopales: 16 calories per 100 g. A 86 g portion (1 cup, sliced) has 14 calories, 1.1 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw.
At a glance
- Very light: 16 calories per 100 g, so you can eat a big portion for few calories.
- Protein makes up 33% of its calories (1.3 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- Mostly carbohydrate with little fat: the kind of food athletes often pick for energy before or after a game.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | g |
| Sodium | 21 mg | mg |
Every kind of nopales, per 100 g
How the numbers change with the cut, the variety and the cooking.
| Kind | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 16 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
| Cooked | 16 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015, Health Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in a 86 g portion of nopales?
14 calories in 86 g. Per 100 g: 16 calories.
How much protein is in nopales?
1.3 g per 100 g, or 1.1 g in a 86 g portion.
How many carbs are in nopales?
3.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
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