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Nutritional Profile of Raw Prickly Pears - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 39 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Prickly Pears.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fruits and Berries) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Ash (Other)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Prickly Pears
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Prickly Pears
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Prickly Pears
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Prickly Pears
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Prickly Pears
In food category: Fruits and Berries
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 304 | 1590 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.6 g | 1 g | 44 | 213 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 86 | 2766 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 54 | 2302 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 67 mg | 19 mg | 80 | 2740 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 510 mg | 144.6 mg | 75 | 1700 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 69 | 2224 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 61 | 1681 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 83 | 2740 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 46 | 981 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 28 | 473 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 186 mg | 52.7 mg | 46 | 2208 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 81 | 933 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 730 mg | 207 mg | 114 | 1549 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 39 | 449 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 41 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 41 | 388 |
| Niacin | 460 µg | 130.4 µg | 114 | 2077 |
| Riboflavin | 60 µg | 17 µg | 62 | 751 |
| Thiamin | 14 µg | 4 µg | 90 | 870 |
| Vitamin B6 | 60 µg | 17 µg | 109 | 921 |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 4 mg | 121 | 483 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| beta-Carotene | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 137 | 1141 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 78 | 182 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 43 IU | 12.2 IU | 147 | 995 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 84 | 711 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 21 | 491 |
| Copper, Cu | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 106 | 769 |
| Iron, Fe | 300 µg | 85 µg | 103 | 898 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 5 | 237 |
| Phosphorus, P | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 57 | 650 |
| Potassium, K | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 98 | 678 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 23 | 692 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 60 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 120 µg | 34 µg | 55 | 917 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 87.6 g | 24.8 g | 55 | 357 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 19 | 496 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 41 kcal | 11.6 kcal | 162 | 648 |
| KJ (Energy) | 172 kj | 48.8 kj | 149 | 990 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Prickly Pears
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Without Refuse | 103.0 g | 3.6 oz |
| Cup | 149.0 g | 5.3 oz |
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