# Prickly pear
Among my favorite foods.
How to eat without pricklies?
- cotten gloves are not sufficient
- try garden gloves
## Misc...
- Good for hangovers (not that I get those)
#Pasted/AI
| Attribute | Value (per 100g) | % Daily Value (where applicable) | |
| ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------- | --- |
| Volume | ~100-120 ml | N/A | |
| Water content | 87.55 g | N/A | |
| Protein | 0.73 g | 1.5% | |
| Resistant starch | Data not available | N/A | |
| Calories | 41 kcal | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.51 g | <1% | |
| Omega 3 content | Data not available | N/A | |
| Omega 3:6 ratio | Data not available | N/A | |
| Total Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| - Soluble fiber | Data not available | N/A | |
| - Insoluble fiber | Data not available | N/A | |
| How to prepare for best results | Remove spines, peel, and eat raw or cooked | N/A | |
| Best consumed with | Alone or in salads, smoothies, or desserts | N/A | |
| Can it be sprouted | No (it's a fruit, not a seed) | N/A | |
| Can it be fermented | Yes, can be used to make alcohol or vinegar | N/A | |
| Can I consume too much? | Unlikely in normal amounts, may cause digestive issues if overconsumed | N/A | |
| Do I tend to consume too much? | Data not available (personal question) | N/A | |
| Notable health benefits | Rich in antioxidants, may help with blood sugar control and inflammation | N/A | |
| Choline | Data not available | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | <1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.014 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.06 mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.015 mg | <1% | |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.06 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | Data not available | N/A | |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 6 µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | <1% | |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | <1% | |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% | |
| Iodine | Data not available | N/A | |
| FODMAP content | Low | N/A | |
| Glycemic Index | 42 (low) | N/A | |
| Glycemic Load | 7 (low) | N/A | |
| Chewiness | Moderate (contains small seeds) | N/A | |
| Safety for pregnancy | Generally safe in moderation | N/A | |
| Ease of preparation | Moderate (requires careful handling due to spines) | N/A | |
| How does it affect me | Data not available (personal question) | N/A | |
| Alternative foods with similar nutrition | Other berries, melons | N/A | |
| Most common growing region | Arid and semi-arid regions (e.g., Mexico, Mediterranean) | N/A | |
| Related to other foods | Part of the cactus family | N/A | |
| Can it grow in this zone? | Depends on your specific zone (thrives in USDA zones 8-11) | N/A | |
| Cost | Varies by location and season | N/A | |
| Taste | Sweet, slightly tart | N/A | |
| Smell | Mild, fruity | N/A | |
| Texture | Juicy with small, crunchy seeds | N/A | |