• There are only good things to say about their insides:
Hardly any fat, few calories and a relatively high amount of fiber. In addition, they provide the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium in no small amount,
are characterized by a high vitamin C content and also cover the entire spectrum of essential amino acids.
• Prickly pear juice:
Prickly pear juice is a tasty source of energy and is well tolerated during convalescence, especially for athletes and those who are mentally and physically stressed.
In addition to the essential amino acids, the conditionally essential amino acid proline is particularly abundant. Proline is particularly important for the formation of collagen, i.e. for connective tissue and cartilage.
Opuntia ficus indica also contains other free amino acids, so that its juice is suitable as an energy drink for athletes.
Ingredients of the prickly pear per 100 g
Energy
• kcal, 36
Fat
• total (g), traces
Carbohydrates
• total (g), 7
Minerals (mg) • Sodium (Na), 3
• Potassium (K), 90
• Calcium (Ca), 30
• Magnesium (Mg), 85
• Phosphate (P), 25
• Iron (Fe), 0.3
• Zinc (Zn), 0.2
Vitamins • Beta-carotene (µg) , 50
• Vitamin E (mg), 0.5
• Vitamin B1 (mg), 0.02
• Vitamin B2 (mg), 0.03
• Vitamin B6 (mg) , 0.11
• Folic acid (µg), 7
• Vitamin C (mg), 25
Source of nutritional information: German Nutrition Society: The nutritional table
