Nopales
Vegetables · Raw · 29 of 34 nutrients per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 164 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Potassium | 257 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Sodium | 21 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Copper | 0.052 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Manganese | 0.457 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 23 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.3 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.012 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.041 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.41 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.167 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Folate (total) | 3 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Choline | 7.3 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Tryptophan | 0.014 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Threonine | 0.04 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Isoleucine | 0.049 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Leucine | 0.077 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Lysine | 0.059 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Methionine | 0.015 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Valine | 0.059 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Histidine | 0.025 g | USDA SR Legacy |
About this record
Nopales is listed here under Vegetables, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Nopales, raw”. 29 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin E, Biotin (B7); missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.
Where it ranks
- Calcium: 93rd of 790 foods with a value (164 mg per 100 g)
- Magnesium: 120th of 772 foods with a value (52 mg per 100 g)
- Manganese: 144th of 688 foods with a value (0.457 mg per 100 g)
- Vitamin K (phylloquinone): 112th of 348 foods with a value (5.3 µg per 100 g)
- Potassium: 401st of 779 foods with a value (257 mg per 100 g)
Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.
Other preparation in the data: Cooked
Source record: Nopales, cooked, without salt. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 164 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Potassium | 195 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Sodium | 20 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Copper | 0.049 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Manganese | 0.408 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 22 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.1 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.011 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.296 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.15 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Folate (total) | 3 µg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Choline | 7.1 mg | USDA SR Legacy |
| Tryptophan | 0.014 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Threonine | 0.042 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Isoleucine | 0.052 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Leucine | 0.082 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Lysine | 0.063 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Methionine | 0.016 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Valine | 0.062 g | USDA SR Legacy |
| Histidine | 0.026 g | USDA SR Legacy |
Sources and limitations
- Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Nopales, raw” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Nopales (prickly pear), raw” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
- Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
- Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
- Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.