Is prickly pear keto?
Prickly pear
The sweet fruit of the nopal cactus has about 6 g net carbs per fruit, thanks to plenty of fiber. Prickly pear syrups and margaritas are another story.
Nutrition per serving
1 fruit · 103 g- Net carbs
- 6.1g
- Calories
- 42kcal
- Protein
- 0.8g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Total carbs
- 9.9 g
- Fiber
- 3.7 g
About 83.3 g of prickly pear adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 81% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 9.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Net carbs | 6.1 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is prickly pear keto?
Prickly pear can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. The sweet fruit of the nopal cactus has about 6 g net carbs per fruit, thanks to plenty of fiber. Prickly pear syrups and margaritas are another story.
How many net carbs are in prickly pear?
1 fruit (103 g) of prickly pear has about 6.1 g net carbs (9.9 g total carbs minus 3.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6 g net carbs.
How much prickly pear can I eat on keto?
About 83.3 g of prickly pear adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 81% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 31% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for prickly pear?
Try raspberries, strawberries.
