Nopales, Raw

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 16% of daily calcium, 11% of daily vitamin C and 9% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Calcium 164 mg
  2. Vitamin C 9.3 mg
  3. Potassium 257 mg
  4. Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
  5. Riboflavin 0.04 mg
  6. Zinc 0.25 mg
  7. Iron 0.59 mg
  8. Protein 1.32 g
  9. Choline 7.3 mg
  10. Folate (DFE) 3 mcg
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium164 mg1000 mg
Choline7.3 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)3 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.59 mg27 mg
Potassium257 mg2900 mg
Protein1.32 g70 g
Riboflavin0.04 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.07 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C9.3 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.25 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Raw nopales are safe to eat during pregnancy if cleaned and trimmed properly. They deliver soluble dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C to help regulate maternal blood sugar. Ensure all small spines are completely shaved off, and wash the pads thoroughly under running tap water to remove soil. Slice raw nopales into refreshing salads, or lightly boil them to reduce their naturally gelatinous texture.

Sources: CDC · FDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Nopales, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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