Cactus fig
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 7gCarbs
- Fiber
- 5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 2gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 7gCarbs per Portion
- GI Estimate
- Low (21-39)GI Estimate
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Cactus fig
- Water86.0g
- Fiber5.0g
- Carbs7.0g
- Fat0.0g
- Protein1.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Not present
- FODMAP
- Moderate
- Oxalate
- Low
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Cactus fig sits in the moderate range at 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, about 2 g of which are net carbs. It can still work in a low-carb diet, but portion size is decisive: a typical 100 g serving already brings 7 g of carbohydrates. The same serving supplies 46 kcal, 1 g of protein and 0 g of fat per 100 g. Keep portions small on strict keto; on a relaxed low-carb plan it fits more comfortably. It is also a useful source of Magnesium: a 100 g serving covers about 23% of the daily reference intake (85 mg per 100 g).
- Net carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Vitamin C: 25
- Magnesium: 85
Cactus fig is a borderline choice for keto: 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g works out to roughly 2 g of net carbs. A 100 g serving brings 7 g of carbs — a meaningful share of a 20 g strict-keto allowance — so treat it as an occasional, carefully measured portion rather than a staple. On a more relaxed low-carb plan (around 50–100 g of carbs a day) it fits without much trouble. Pairing it with protein or fat helps soften its effect on blood sugar.
A validated glycemic index is not available for Cactus fig, but with 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g (about 2 g net carbs) you can expect a measurable effect on blood sugar. A 100 g serving provides 7 g of carbohydrates, so portion size largely sets the response. If you track your glucose, start with a smaller serving, pair it with protein or fat, and watch how your own body reacts.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 25
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.02
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.03
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.11
- Beta-Carotene
- 50
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 100g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 10
- Calcium
- 30
- Iron
- 0.3
- Potassium
- 90
- Magnesium
- 85
- Phosphorus
- 25
- Zinc
- 0.2
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 100g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Low
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 50 |
| CalciumMineral | 30 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 7 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 0.001 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 5 |
| IronMineral | 0.3 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 85 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 25 |
| PotassiumMineral | 90 |
| ProteinMacro | 1 |
| SodiumMineral | 10 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.02 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.03 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.11 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 25 |
| WaterMacro | 86 |
| ZincMineral | 0.2 |
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