Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 172 kJ / 41 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Fibre | 3.6 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 9 g | — |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RE | — |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 18% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.
Season
Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica; SK Opuncia) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. 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: Fruit flesh (as sold).