Nopales, cooked, without salt: Calories, Macros, 22 Vitamins & 11 Minerals (USDA Per 100g)
Cooked nopales, or cactus paddles, offer a unique tender-crisp texture and a mild, slightly tart flavor, a versatile vegetable staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed in stews or salads.
Per 100g reference serving, Nopales, cooked, without salt provides 15 kcal of energy, 1.35g protein (28% of calories), 3.28g total carbohydrates (69% of calories, including 2g dietary fiber and 1.12g sugars), and 0.05g total fat (3% of calories).
Vitamins Profile in Nopales, cooked, without salt (Per 100g)
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| Vitamin / Bioactive | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 5.3 mg | 5.9% DV |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 22 µg | 2.4% DV |
| Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) | 5.1 µg | 4.2% DV |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.011 mg | 0.9% DV |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.04 mg | 3.1% DV |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.296 mg | 1.8% DV |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 0.15 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.067 mg | 3.9% DV |
| Total Folate (Vitamin B9) | 3 µg | 0.8% DV |
| Folate (Dietary Folate Equivalents) | 3 µg | 0.8% DV |
| Natural Food Folate | 3 µg | 0.8% DV |
| Choline | 7.1 mg | 1.3% DV |
| Beta-Carotene | 242 µg | 6.7% DV |
| Alpha-Carotene | 47 µg | 3.9% DV |
Minerals & Electrolytes in Nopales, cooked, without salt (Per 100g)
Electrolyte ratios (potassium-to-sodium, calcium-to-magnesium) and trace minerals (iron, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese) determine cellular hydration, oxygen transport, and thyroid function.
| Mineral / Electrolyte | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 0.5 mg | 2.8% DV |
| Calcium (Ca) | 164 mg | 12.6% DV |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 47 mg | 11.2% DV |
| Potassium (K) | 195 mg | 4.1% DV |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.21 mg | 1.9% DV |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.7 µg | 1.3% DV |
| Phosphorus (P) | 16 mg | 1.3% DV |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.049 mg | 5.4% DV |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.408 mg | 17.7% DV |
| Sodium (Na) | 20 mg | 0.9% DV |
Fatty Acids, Omega-3s & Sterols (Per 100g)
| Lipid / Fatty Acid | Amount per 100g | % Reference Target |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) | 0.002 g | 0.1% DV |
| Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) | 0.019 g | 0.1% DV |
| Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) | 0.007 g | 0% DV |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) | 0.021 g | 0.1% DV |
| Saturated Fat (SFA) | 0.006 g | 0% DV |
Essential Amino Acids & BCAAs (Per 100g)
| Amino Acid | Amount per 100g | % Daily Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine (BCAA) | 0.082 g | 2.7% DV |
| Isoleucine (BCAA) | 0.052 g | 3.5% DV |
| Valine (BCAA) | 0.062 g | 3.4% DV |
| Lysine | 0.063 g | 3% DV |
| Methionine | 0.016 g | 1.6% DV |
| Tryptophan | 0.014 g | 3.5% DV |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052 g | 3.5% DV |
| Threonine | 0.042 g | 3.8% DV |
| Histidine | 0.026 g | 3.2% DV |
| Glycine | 0.048 g | 1.6% DV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
100 grams of Nopales, cooked, without salt contains 15 calories (kcal), 1.35g of protein, 3.28g of carbohydrates (2g fiber, 1.12g total sugars), and 0.05g of total fat according to the USDA Standard Reference dataset in Wise Eating.
Nopales, cooked, without salt has an estimated food pH of 6.5 and a Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) score of -6.2 mEq/100g, classifying it as Alkaline-Forming (Negative PRAL).
Allergen tags for Nopales, cooked, without salt: None of the Top 9 major allergens. In Wise Eating's WHO-aligned pediatric feeding database, the minimum age guideline is 24+ months with age-appropriate preparation.
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