How healthy is pear?
Is pear healthy? Yes, in sensible portions. Pear scores 44/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 63 kcal and 3.1 g fiber. Pears are one of the higher-fiber fruits, especially with the skin on. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Pear ranks higher than 44% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Fiber18%
- Vitamin C8%
- Potassium3%
- Magnesium2%
- Iron2%
- Vitamin E1%
- Protein1%
- Calcium1%
- Vitamin A0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 36 minus 0 = 36. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in pear?
Calories112kcal
Protein0.7g
Carbohydrates27g
Fat0.3g
Fiber5.5g
Sugars17g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 63 kcal | 112 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 27 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 9.7 g | 17 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 1.8 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 7.8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 9 mg | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 180 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 11 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Pears, raw, bartlett (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)" (FDC 167776). Values rounded.
Why is pear good for you?
- 5.5 g fiber in 1 medium pear, 20% of the daily value. Most adults eat well under the 28 g daily value for fiber.
Good ways to use it
- A filling snack
- Baking without much added sugar
What should you watch out for?
- Most of the fiber is in the skin, so peeling removes a good share of it.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.
How does pear compare?
Common questions about pear
How many calories are in pear?
100 g of pear has 63 kcal. A typical portion, 1 medium pear (178 g), has about 112 kcal.
How much protein is in pear?
Pear has 0.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.7 g in 1 medium pear.
Is pear good for weight loss?
Pear is low in calories (63 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.