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How Many Calories in Pear?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 16 kcal | 0.1g |
| 100g | 57 kcal | 0.4g |
| 1 medium pear | 101 kcal | 0.7g |
A pear contains 57 calories per 100g. A typical 1 medium pear (178g) provides about 101 calories. Pear is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Pear Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (178g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.2g | 27.1g |
| of which Sugars | 9.8g | 17.4g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 3.1g | 5.5g |
| Sodium | 1.0mg | 2mg |
| Potassium | 116.0mg | 206mg |
| Calcium | 9.0mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 7.7mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0µg | 2µg |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of fibre (11% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 3% DV
- Protein: 1% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 11% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 5% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking pear
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Have a cat or dog? Check whether pear is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. Use a meal prep container set to portion out pear for the week. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.
Good to know
Ripeness affects sugar content — a very ripe piece of fruit can carry noticeably more natural sugar than an under-ripe one of the same size.
Does pear fit your diet?
Weight management
At 57 calories per 100g, pear is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in pear per 100g?
Pear contains 57 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is pear high in calories?
A 1 medium pear of pear (178g) has around 101 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is pear good for weight loss?
At 57 calories per 100g, pear is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 medium pear provides about 101 calories.
How much protein is in pear?
Pear contains 0.4g of protein per 100g.
Is pear a good source of fibre?
Yes — pear provides 3.1g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does pear compare to apples, dried, sulfured, stewed?
Pear has 57 calories per 100g, close to apples, dried, sulfured, stewed at 57 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of pear for 20g of protein?
With 0.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 5000g of pear to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other fruits closest to pear by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear (this page) | 57 kcal | 0.4g | 15.2g | 0.1g |
| Apples, Dried, Sulfured, Stewed | 57 kcal | 0.2g | 15.3g | 0.1g |
| Blueberries | 57 kcal | 0.7g | 14.5g | 0.3g |
| Blueberries, Wild, Frozen | 57 kcal | 0.0g | 13.8g | 0.2g |
| Fruit Cocktail, (peach and Pineapple and Pear and Grape and Cherry), Canned, Light Syrup | 57 kcal | 0.4g | 14.9g | 0.1g |
| Grapes, Muscadine, Raw | 57 kcal | 0.8g | 13.9g | 0.5g |
| Papaya Nectar, Canned | 57 kcal | 0.2g | 14.5g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.