Edible parts
Cactus pads, raw (spines removed)
Nutrition per 100 g
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 | 67 kJ / 16 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.32 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.33 g | 1% |
| Natural sugars | 1.15 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.09 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.01 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 23 µg RAE | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 7% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.3 mg | — |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21 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
Figures: Nopales, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168571). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Raw.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Nopales (Opuntia spp.) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. 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: Cactus pads, raw (spines removed).