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Cactus

Preparation
cooked, no added fat
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Other vegetables and combinations
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2709895, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Cactus, cooked, no added fat

Per 100 g

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Calories
16 cal
Protein
1.3 g
Total fat
0.1 g
Carbohydrate
3.3 g
Fiber
2.2 g
Sugars
1.2 g

Every value above is per 100 g of cactus, cooked, no added fat, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Cactus, cooked, no added fat

Nutrition Facts for Cactus, cooked, no added fat, per 100 g
Calories16
Total Fat0.1g0% DV
Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Total Carbohydrate3.3g1% DV
Dietary Fiber2.2g8% DV
Total Sugars1.2g
Protein1.3g3% DV
Sodium137mg6% DV
Calcium164mg13% DV
Iron0.6mg3% DV
Folate3mcg1% DV
Vitamin C7.9mg9% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Cactus, cooked, no added fat.

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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2709895 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.

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