Calories in 1/2 Cup of Cooked Cactus
1/2 cup of cooked cactus (75 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 4% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of cooked cactus has 6 and 3/4 cup of cooked cactus has 18 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Cactus: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of cooked cactus?
1/2 cup of cooked cactus weighs about 75 g and has 12 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of cooked cactus?
1/2 cup of cooked cactus has 1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of cooked cactus?
1/2 cup of cooked cactus has 2.5 g of carbohydrates, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much cooked cactus is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked cactus is 625 g, about 21 pads of cooked cactus.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2709895. Original description: Cactus, cooked, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.