Keto in Moderation
Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear (Cactus Pear)

per 100 g:
6g
net carbs
0.5g
fats
0.7g
protein
41
calories

Are Prickly Pears Keto?

Prickly Pears should be consumed in moderation on keto because they have a fair amount of carbs.

Moderate Amount of Net Carbs

Prickly Pears contain 5.97g of net carbs per 100g serving. You need to be mindful of their serving size because they have a fair amount of carbs.

It is important to limit its consumption so you won't exceed the 20g - 30g daily net carb limit.

You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator. Then use the serving calculator below to determine a serving size that fits your net carb budget.

Low in Fats

Prickly Pears are low in fats so make sure to supplement them with foods that are high in healthy fats.

Your body uses fat as energy while on ketosis so it is important to include healthy fat sources in your diet.

Examples of healthy fat sources for keto are virgin olive oil, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil.

Whole Food

Whole foods are packed with nutrients and should be a staple of a healthy keto diet.

Eating whole foods lowers the risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

You can both lose weight and improve overall health by eating mostly low-carb whole foods on keto.

Minimally Processed

Prickly Pears are minimally processed and free of harmful ingredients like non-keto sweeteners, highly refined oils, and food additives.

It is important to check both macros and ingredients of your foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Net Carb Calculator

Prickly Pear
Raw
5.97 g
net carbs
9.57 g
carbs
3.6 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0.51 g
fats
0.73 g
protein
41
calories

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