Pear
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 11.3 g |
Pear is a mild, sweet tree fruit typically eaten raw out of hand or sliced into salads, cheese boards and desserts, though it also holds up well when poached or baked. Per 100 g, a raw pear provides 49 kcal, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 11.3 g of carbohydrates and a notable 3.1 g of dietary fibre, with 9.7 g of that carbohydrate coming from naturally occurring sugars. It contributes 122 mg of potassium, 7 mcg of folate and 4.3 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Pears are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in a pear?
A raw pear contains 49 kcal per 100 g. A medium pear typically weighs around 170 g, putting a whole fruit at roughly 83 kcal.
How much potassium is in a pear?
Pears contain 122 mg of potassium per 100 g. That is a moderate amount — comparable to apples but lower than bananas or potatoes.
Is pear healthy?
Pears are low in calories at 49 kcal per 100 g and relatively high in dietary fibre at 3.1 g per 100 g, with modest amounts of potassium, folate and vitamin C. They are low in fat and protein, so they work best as part of a varied diet rather than a standalone nutritional source.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 49.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.40 g |
| Fat | 0.20 g |
| Carbs | 11.3 g |
| Sugars | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.022 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.075 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.094 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.025 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 10.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.0 mg |
| Potassium | 122 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.080 mg |
| Manganese | 0.048 mg |
| Selenium | 0.10 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.6 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.014 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.040 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.20 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.050 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg |
