Detailed nutritional composition
150g = 2 small = 65 kCal
150 g = 2 smalls = 65 kCal
The prickly pear leaves and fruits are rich in nutrients
(vitamins, minerals, tanins, fibers), it's a good source of vitamins.
The leaves are eaten as vegetables. They reduce cholesterol,
regulate glycemia, and reduce gastric acidity. The fruits and the leaves are low in calories and very
refreshing.
The fruit pulp is sweet, scented, and juicy. It could be pink, red, yellow, or white. The leaves composition is: fibers 3,5g, proteines 1.7g, lipids 0.3g, calcium 93mg, iron 1.6mg, sodium 2mg, potassium 166mg, vitamins: Pro A O.26m, C 8mg, B1 0.03mg, B2 0.06mg, B3 0.3 mg.
Amino acids lysine, methionin, tryptophan are highly present.
Proteins
Calcium
Copper
Proteins 1.8
g - 12%
Lipids 1.05
g - 7%
Glucides 12
g - 81%
22
% 
Provitamin
A
2
% 
2
% 
47
% 
10
% 
34
% 
< 1 % 
36
% 
11
% 
