Pear fruit nutrition facts

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Pear (Pyrus communis) is a pomaceous fruit tree belonging to the genus Pyrus. This fruit tree is cultivated in cool temperate region.

Pyrus communis with section
Pyrus communis with section
Image by Augustus Binu

Pear has originated from the foothills of Tian Shan region in western China. A number of varieties and cultivars of the tree are grown in Europe and western Asia.

Pear contains good amount of antioxidants like vitamin C. They are low in allergens like benzoates and salicylates. It is rich is dietary fibre in insoluble form and functions as good laxative.

Assortment of pear varieties
Assortment of pear varieties

The fruit is very low in fats and sodium. It contains fairly good amounts of potassium.

Pear tree
Pear tree

Nutrient values and weights given below are calculated for edible portion only. 10% of the weight is refuse in the form of seed, stem and core.

Pear fruit nutrition facts

Nutrients Units Value
per 100g
One medium
size 180g
One cup
slices 140g
Water g 83.71 158.03 117.19
Energy kcal 58 103 81
Carbohydrate g 15.46 27.52 21.64
Protein g 0.38 0.68 0.53
Lipid (fat) g 0.12 0.21 0.17
Ash g 0.33 0.59 0.46
dietary fibre g 3.1 5.5 4.3

Fruit facts: Carbohydrate nutrition

Carbohydrates facts Units Value
per 100g
One
medium
size 180g
One cup
slices 140g
Sugars g 9.80 17.44 13.72
Sucrose g 0.78 1.39 1.09
Lactose g 0.01 0.02 0.01
Glucose (dextrose) g 2.76 4.91 3.86
Fructose g 6.23 11.09 8.72
Maltose g 0.01 0.02 0.01

Fruit facts: Pear minerals

Mineral facts Units Value per
100g
One medium
size 180g
One cup
slices 140g
Calcium mg 9 16 13
Fluoride mcg 2.2 3.9 3.1
Iron mg 0.17 0.30 0.24
Copper mg 0.08 0.15 0.12
Magnesium mg 7 12 10
Sodium mg 1 2 1
Potassium mg 119 212 167
Phosphorus mg 11 20 15
Zinc mg 0.10 0.18 0.14
Manganese mg 0.05 0.09 0.07
Selenium mcg 0.1 0.2 0.1

Fruit facts: Pear vitamin nutrition

Vitamins nutrition facts Units Value
per
100g
One
medium
size
180g
One cup
slices
140g
Vitamin C mg 4.2 7.5 5.9
Thiamin mg 0.01 0.02 0.02
Riboflavin mg 0.03 0.05 0.04
Niacin mg 0.16 0.28 0.22
Pantothenic acid mg 0.05 0.09 0.07
Vitamin B6 mg 0.03 0.05 0.04
Folate mcg 7 12 10
Choline mg 5.1 9.1 7.1
Vitamin A IU IU 23 41 32
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) mg 0.12 0.21 0.17
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) mcg 4.5 8.0 6.3

Fruit facts: Pear lipids nutrition

Lipids nutrition Units Value
per
100g
One
medium
size 180g
One cup
slices
140g
Saturated fatty acids g 0.01 0.01 0.01
Monounsaturated fatty acids g 0.03 0.05 0.04
Polyunsaturated fatty acids g 0.03 0.05 0.04
Phytosterols mg 8 14 11

Fruit facts: Pear amino acids nutrition

Amino acids Units Value per
100g
One medium
size 180g
One cup
slices 140g
Threonine g 0.01 0.02 0.02
Proline g 0.02 0.04 0.03
Isoleucine g 0.01 0.02 0.02
Glutamic acid g 0.03 0.05 0.04
Leucine g 0.02 0.03 0.03
Alanine g 0.01 0.03 0.02
Lysine g 0.02 0.03 0.02
Arginine g 0.01 0.02 0.01
Phenylalanine g 0.01 0.02 0.02
Valine g 0.02 0.03 0.02
Aspartic acid g 0.11 0.19 0.15
Glycine g 0.01 0.02 0.02
Serine g 0.02 0.03 0.02

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database (2009)

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2 Replies to “Pear fruit nutrition facts”

  1. Janae Legeyt says:

    Great stuff on pear fruit nutrition

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