Are nopales (cactus) keto?
Nopales (cactus)
Keto-friendly Yes — nopales (cactus) are keto-friendly.
Tender cactus paddles with about 2 g net carbs per cooked cup. Great scrambled into eggs or tossed in a tangy salad.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cooked · 149 g- Net carbs
- 1.9g
- Calories
- 22kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 4.9 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 10%
0.1× the daily limit
About 385 g of nopales (cactus) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.6 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs | 1.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are nopales (cactus) keto?
Yes — nopales (cactus) are keto-friendly. Tender cactus paddles with about 2 g net carbs per cooked cup. Great scrambled into eggs or tossed in a tangy salad.
How many net carbs are in nopales (cactus)?
1 cup cooked (149 g) of nopales (cactus) has about 1.9 g net carbs (4.9 g total carbs minus 3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1.3 g net carbs.
How much nopales (cactus) can I eat on keto?
About 385 g of nopales (cactus) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 10% of your carbs.
