Edible parts
Juice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Prickly pears, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 167750)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 172 kJ / 41 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.73 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.57 g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.51 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 3.6 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.02 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RAE | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 18% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Values are from the closest official record: Prickly pears, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 167750). No exact lab data for cactus pear juice yet. These values are for the whole fruit or vegetable, not the juice. Nutrients the record does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Magenta or lime-green depending on the fruit. Juice as sold — brands vary; atlas figures are food-composition data, not a recipe.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cactus pear juice (Opuntia ficus-indica) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under juice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Juice as sold.