Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom
A Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom is on the Just for Starters section of the restaurant menu. It’s a large portion of fried onion and, given the size, is generally meant to be shared. The appetizer is served with cajun ranch sauce (or classic ranch sauce).
There are 2,250 calories, 135 grams fat, 236 grams carbohydrates, and 25 grams protein in a standard serving.
Read this report to learn more about the nutrition facts, calories, and allergens in the popular Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom starter.
Cactus Blossom Nutritional Information
Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts are based on a standard serving of the Cactus Blossom with Cajun Ranch sauce.
Daily Value
Daily value (% DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in Texas Roadhouse’s fried onion dish, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and choose the options for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, the Cactus Blossom is low in dietary cholesterol, but high in saturated fat and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Cactus Blossom
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more)
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
|
Saturated Fat |
130% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
5% |
LOW |
|
Sodium |
208% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 2,250 calories in a Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Over half of the total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up about 42% of the calories, and the remaining 4% is from protein.
Cactus Blossom
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the appetizer is prepared onsite.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 2250 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for a the fried onion starter plate from Texas Roadhouse restaurant.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Cactus Blossom
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
2250 | |
|
%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
135g |
173% |
|
Saturated Fat |
26g |
130% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
15mg |
5% |
|
Sodium |
5000mg |
217% |
|
Carbohydrates |
236g |
86% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
19g |
68% |
|
Total Sugars |
36g | |
|
Protein |
25g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Dietary Fats
One order of Texas Roadhouse’s Cactus Blossom contains 135 grams of total fat, including 26 grams of saturated fat. That is high on both counts.
The amount of saturated fat has a 130% daily value (%DV).
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
135g |
78g |
173% |
|
Saturated Fat |
26g |
20g |
130% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
A Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom has 235 calories from saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One Texas Roadhouse fried onion blossom contains 5,000 milligrams of sodium, more than double the the limit of 2,300mg recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Allergens
A Cactus Blossom from Texas Roadhouse is made with ingredients that contain eggs, fish, milk, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
The restaurant cooks with 100% refined soybean oil.
Check the list of disclosed allergens for Texas Roadhouse menu items.
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