How many calories are in Prickly Pears?

A 100 g serving of Prickly Pears has 42 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Prickly Pears?

Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of protein — about <1% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Prickly Pears?

Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of fat and 10.2 g of carbohydrate, including 5.3 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Prickly Pears high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Dietary Fiber (19% DV), Magnesium (16% DV), Calcium (14% DV).

Prepared Foods

Prickly Pears

Q: How much fat and carbs are in Prickly Pears?

Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of fat and 10.2 g of carbohydrate, including 5.3 g of fiber.

Q: What nutrients is Prickly Pears high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Dietary Fiber (19% DV), Magnesium (16% DV), Calcium (14% DV).

Prickly Pears belongs to the prepared foods category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 42 kcal with 0.1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 10.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is dietary fiber — 19% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high fiber foods: what to eat and how much guide). Related entries in the same group include Prairie Turnips and Prickly Pears, or jump to the full food catalog.

42kcalCalories

0.1gProtein

0.1gFat

10.2gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

42 kcal / 100 g

Protein1.5%0.1 g
Fat3.1%0.1 g
Carbs95.3%10.2 g

What this food is high in

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g / 100 g Magnesium 69 mg / 100 g Calcium 180 mg / 100 g Vitamin C 11 mg / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	42 kcal	2%
Macronutrients
Protein	0.1 g	<1%
Total Fat	0.1 g	<1%
Saturated Fat	—
Carbohydrate	10.2 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	5.3 g	19%
Total Sugars	1 g	2%
Minerals
Sodium	4 mg	<1%
Potassium	130 mg	3%
Calcium	180 mg	14%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	69 mg	16%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	11 mg	12%
Vitamin A	—
Vitamin D	—
Other
Cholesterol	—

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Prickly Pears?: A 100 g serving of Prickly Pears has 42 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Prickly Pears?: Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of protein — about <1% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Prickly Pears?: Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of fat and 10.2 g of carbohydrate, including 5.3 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Prickly Pears high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Dietary Fiber (19% DV), Magnesium (16% DV), Calcium (14% DV).

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