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How Many Calories in Nopales, Cooked, without Salt?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 4 kcal | 0.4g |
| 100g | 15 kcal | 1.4g |
| 1 cup | 22 kcal | 2.1g |
A nopales, cooked, without salt contains 15 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (149g) provides about 22 calories. Nopales, Cooked, without Salt is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (149g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4g | 2.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3g | 4.9g |
| of which Sugars | 1.1g | 1.6g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Sodium | 20.0mg | 30mg |
| Potassium | 195.0mg | 291mg |
| Calcium | 164.0mg | 244mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 7.9mg |
| Vitamin A | 22.0µg | 33µg |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- A good source of calcium (13% DV)
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 3% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 7% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 13% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Vitamin A: 2% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does nopales, cooked, without salt fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt contains 3.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Weight management
At 15 calories per 100g, nopales, cooked, without salt is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in nopales, cooked, without salt per 100g?
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt contains 15 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is nopales, cooked, without salt high in calories?
A 1 cup of nopales, cooked, without salt (149g) has around 22 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is nopales, cooked, without salt good for weight loss?
At 15 calories per 100g, nopales, cooked, without salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 22 calories.
How much protein is in nopales, cooked, without salt?
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt contains 1.4g of protein per 100g.
Is nopales, cooked, without salt a good source of fibre?
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt is relatively low in fibre at 2.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does nopales, cooked, without salt compare to asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids?
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt has 15 calories per 100g, close to asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids at 15 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is nopales, cooked, without salt keto-friendly?
Nopales, Cooked, without Salt contains 3.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of nopales, cooked, without salt for 20g of protein?
With 1.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1429g of nopales, cooked, without salt to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to nopales, cooked, without salt by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nopales, Cooked, without Salt (this page) | 15 kcal | 1.4g | 3.3g | 0.1g |
| Asparagus, Canned, Regular Pack, Solids and Liquids | 15 kcal | 1.8g | 2.5g | 0.2g |
| Beans, Snap, Green, Canned, Regular Pack, Solids and Liquids | 15 kcal | 0.7g | 3.3g | 0.2g |
| Cabbage, Kimchi | 15 kcal | 1.1g | 2.4g | 0.5g |
| Cucumber | 15 kcal | 0.7g | 3.6g | 0.1g |
| Gourd, White-flowered (calabash), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 15 kcal | 0.6g | 3.7g | 0.0g |
| Lettuce, Green Leaf, Raw | 15 kcal | 1.4g | 2.9g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.