Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom Nutrition
2,250 calories total. Calculate per-person nutrition when sharing among your table.
Configure
Each person gets ~563 calories (25% of the blossom)
Diet Compatibility (per person)
563
Calories
33.8g
Fat
59g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Per person (4 sharing) · Cactus Blossom
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ordering Notes
- ✓Always share — splitting 4 ways = 563 cal each (still substantial)
- ✓Dipping sauce adds ~150-200 additional calories per serving
- ✓Consider Fried Pickles (550 cal) as a lower-calorie fried appetizer alternative
- ✓5,000mg sodium — over two full days of recommended intake
What Is It?
The Cactus Blossom is a large sweet onion hand-cut to open like a flower, battered, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is served with Cajun horseradish sauce. At 2,250 calories for the full appetizer, it is designed to share among 4+ people. Similar to the famous "Bloomin' Onion" concept.
Per-Person Comparison
| Sharing | Cal/Person | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo (full) | 2250 | 135g | 236g | 5,000mg |
| 2 people | 1125 | 68g | 118g | 2,500mg |
| 3 people | 750 | 45g | 79g | 1,667mg |
| 4 people ★ | 563 | 34g | 59g | 1,250mg |
| 5 people | 450 | 27g | 47g | 1,000mg |
| 6 people | 375 | 23g | 39g | 833mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom?▼
2,250 calories for the whole blossom. That is more than most daily calorie needs. Shared 4 ways, it is about 563 calories per person (before dipping sauce).
How many people should share a Cactus Blossom?▼
At minimum 4 people. Splitting between 4 gives each person about 563 calories, 34g fat, and 59g carbs — still a substantial appetizer.
What is a lower-calorie alternative to the Cactus Blossom?▼
Fried Pickles (550 cal) give you the fried appetizer experience at 75% fewer calories. Rattlesnake Bites (560 cal) are another option.
Is the Cactus Blossom the same as a Bloomin' Onion?▼
Very similar concept — both are large onions cut to bloom open and deep-fried. Texas Roadhouse calls theirs the Cactus Blossom. Nutritionally they are comparable at 2,000+ calories.
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