How many carbs are in prickly pears, raw?
1 pad of prickly pears, raw contains about 6.2g of carbohydrate, 3g net carbs after subtracting 3.2g of fiber, 0.1g of protein, and 26 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pad peeled (19g) | 1.9g | 1g | 0.9g |
| 1 pad (61g) | 6.2g | 3.2g | 3g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 10.2g | 5.3g | 4.9g |
Net carbs in prickly pears, raw
1 pad of prickly pears, raw contains 3g of net carbs — total carbs (6.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for prickly pears, raw (per 100g)
- Calories: 42 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 10.2g
- Dietary fiber: 5.3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Fat: 0.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 169816). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in prickly pears, raw?
1 pad of prickly pears, raw contains about 6.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 3g.
How many net carbs are in prickly pears, raw?
Net carbs in 1 pad of prickly pears, raw are about 3g — that is total carbs (6.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is prickly pears, raw good for diabetics?
Prickly pears, raw contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is prickly pears, raw keto-friendly?
Whether prickly pears, raw fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 pad) provides about 3g of net carbs.