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1. Prickly Pear Facts
2. Types of Prickly Pears
3. Nutritional Value of Prickly Pear
4. Health Benefits of Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear Facts

History and Origin

Types of Prickly Pear

Types of Prickly Pears grown and sold in Australia

Prickly Pear Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Prickly Pear ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Prickly pears, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup = 149 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	41	2%
Protein	g	0.73	1.4%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.51	0.7%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	9.57	3.1%
Fiber, total dietary	g	3.6	14.4%
Sugars, total	g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	56	5.6%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.30	1.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	85	21.2%
Phosphorus, P	mg	24	2.4%
Potassium, K	mg	220	6.2%
Sodium, Na	mg	5	0.2%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.12	0.8%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.080	4%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.6	0.8%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	14.0	23.3%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.014	0.9%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.060	3.5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.460	2.3%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.060	3%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	6	1.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.067	0.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.075
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.213
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	25
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	3

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prickly Pear Nutritional Value

Prickly Pear Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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