Calories in pear
Raw. 57 kcal (238 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
A pear is about 84% water and provides 57 kcal (238 kJ) per 100 g, almost entirely from carbohydrate. A good portion of its sugar is fructose, which gives pears their sweetness even when firm. The fruit is a reliable source of fibre, at 3.1 g per 100 g, while vitamins and minerals are present in only modest amounts. Fat and protein are close to zero.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 178 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 101 kcal | – |
| Energy | 425 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.04 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.15 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.17 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 17.36 g | – |
| Fibre | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Water | 149.4 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1.8 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.214 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.287 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.087 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12.5 µg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.1 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 21.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 206.5 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.178 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.146 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.085 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.178 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium pear | 178 | 101 | 425 | 0.6 | 27.1 | 0.2 |
| 1 small pear | 148 | 84 | 353 | 0.5 | 22.5 | 0.2 |
| 1 large pear | 230 | 131 | 549 | 0.8 | 35 | 0.3 |
| 1 cup, slices | 140 | 80 | 334 | 0.5 | 21.3 | 0.2 |
Things worth knowing
- One medium pear (178 g) has about 101 kcal / 425 kJ and around 5.5 g of fibre, about a fifth of the 28 g Daily Value.
- A small pear (148 g) is about 84 kcal / 353 kJ and a large pear (230 g) about 131 kcal / 549 kJ, so size matters more than variety.
- Asian (nashi) pears are crisper and lighter, at 42 kcal per 100 g in USDA data, compared with 57 kcal for regular pears.
- Leave the skin on: the figures above are for whole raw pear, and peeling removes some of the fibre.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium pear of pear is 101 kcal, which is 425 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 419 g of pear to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 09252. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.