PearFruit
57
kcal / 100g
80
kcal / 1 RACC
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 57.320421kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.3125g | 1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.3713g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.7674g | 5% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.636g | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.3975mg | 0% |
Vitamins & Minerals
Diet Compatibility
- VeganYes
Yes — Pear is vegan.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- VegetarianYes
Yes — Pear is vegetarian.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Palm Oil FreeYes
Yes — Pear is palm oil free.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Gluten-FreeYes
Yes — Pear is gluten-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Dairy-FreeYes
Yes — Pear is dairy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Nut-FreeYes
Yes — Pear is nut-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts (covers tree nuts and peanuts). How we set this
- Soy-FreeYes
Yes — Pear is soy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Egg-FreeYes
Yes — Pear is egg-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- KetoNo
No — Pear is not keto-friendly (12.13 g net carbs per 100g, over the ≤10 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols; per-100g basis is a rougher heuristic than per-serving.)
≤5g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-CarbYes
Yes — Pear is low-carb (12.13 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤15 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols.)
≤15g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-SugarUnclear
We can't determine whether Pear is low in sugar from the available data — worth a quick check against the label before you buy.
≤5g sugar per serving — our own criterion; the FDA defines none. How we set this
- High-ProteinNo
No — Pear is not high in protein (0.3125 g protein per 100g, below the ≥10 g protein bar).
≥10g protein per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.54 (≥20% DV). How we set this
- Low-FatYes
Yes — Pear is low-fat (0.3713 g fat per 100g, within the ≤3 g fat bar).
≤3g fat per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.62. How we set this
- Low-CalorieNo
No — Pear is not low-calorie (57.320421 kcal per 100g, over the ≤40 kcal bar).
≤40 kcal per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.60. How we set this
Read the sourced research
Raw pear has about 12.1g net carbs per 100g (total carbs minus fiber), per USDA FoodData Central. A medium pear (about 178g) adds up to roughly 21g net carbs, a big bite out of the 20-50g daily allowance many strict keto plans use. [5]
Monash University classifies pear as a high-FODMAP fruit, with excess fructose and sorbitol as the specific FODMAPs involved. That makes fresh pear one to limit or avoid during the elimination phase of a low-FODMAP diet. [6]
Pear is naturally gluten-free, and Healthline lists it among safe fruits for a gluten-free diet. As with any fresh fruit, only processed or packaged pear products need a label check for added gluten or cross-contact. [7]
The Celiac Disease Foundation confirms fresh fruit in general is naturally free of gluten, and pear is no exception in its whole, unprocessed form. [8]
Pear is a recognized trigger of oral allergy syndrome (OAS) in people with birch pollen allergy, per Cleveland Clinic. Cooking, canning, or peeling the fruit often weakens or fully resolves the reaction, since the triggering proteins are heat- and processing-sensitive. [9]
Health Benefits
A medium pear (about 178g) provides roughly 6g of dietary fiber, according to Cleveland Clinic dietitians. That's a meaningful chunk of a typical adult's daily fiber target from one piece of fruit. [1]
A 2019 systematic review pooling 22 studies found that people with higher apple and pear intake had lower rates of cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular death, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality in observational research. The review lumps apples and pears together, though, so this can't be pinned on pears alone as distinct from apples. [2]
Pears are naturally high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol the gut absorbs poorly. Clinical research (Liauw et al., Canadian Family Physician) links sorbitol intake starting around 5g/day to gas, bloating, cramping and urgency in some people. [3]
Storage & Buying Tips
Refrigerate unripe pears at 30 to 32°F and 90% relative humidity, per SDSU Extension. Stored this way, they typically keep 1 to 3 months before losing their ability to ripen well.
When you're ready to ripen a pear, leave it at room temperature for about 7 to 10 days. [4]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat pear skin?
Yes, and it's worth doing. Cleveland Clinic notes the skin carries a good portion of the pear's fiber, so peeling it off means losing some of that benefit -- just give the pear a good rinse first. [1]
Is pear safe during pregnancy?
Yes -- pears show up on Medical News Today's list of recommended pregnancy fruits, thanks to their fiber, potassium and folate. That fiber can help ease pregnancy-related constipation specifically.
One caveat still applies: eating a lot of pears at once can trigger the same sorbitol-related bloating or loose stools that affects anyone, pregnant or not. [3]
Are pears good for diabetics?
Generally, yes. Pears sit low on the glycemic index, and Cleveland Clinic notes their fiber slows down sugar absorption, which can help with blood sugar stability.
A separate observational review links higher apple-and-pear intake to lower type 2 diabetes risk. But it studied the two fruits combined, not pears alone, so read that finding as supportive rather than pear-specific proof. [2]
Can babies eat raw pear or should it be cooked?
Solid Starts (reviewed by pediatric MDs and RDs) says pear is fine to introduce around 6 months old. Firmness is what decides raw-vs-cooked.
A firm, underripe pear should be simmered, steamed or baked until soft, since raw firm pear is a choking hazard for babies. Once a pear is very soft and ripe, it can be served raw, cut into pieces sized for the baby's age. [10]
Are pear seeds poisonous?
Pear seeds hold amygdalin -- a compound that converts to cyanide in the body -- at roughly 1.3mg per gram of seed. Swallowing a few whole, unchewed seeds from one core is unlikely to cause harm, because intact seeds mostly pass through digestion without releasing much of that amygdalin.
Chewing or crushing the seeds is a different story, and so is swallowing a large number of them -- either raises a real cyanide-poisoning risk. Call poison control if that happens. [11]
Why do pears ripen off the tree?
Pears are climacteric, meaning they keep producing ethylene gas and ripening after they're picked. That's different from fruit like cherries, grapes or strawberries, which only ripen while still on the plant.
For pears specifically, ripening on the tree backfires: it creates gritty stone cells in the flesh and can let rot start from the inside. That's why growers pick them underripe on purpose and let them finish ripening later, in storage or on the counter. [12]
Found in these products
None of the products in our database currently contain Pear.
Sources & Last Updated
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, “Pear, Anjou, green, with skin, raw” (Foundation, fdcId 2710836), updated 2026-08-27.
Research reviewed 2026-08-27.
- Cleveland Clinic — 5 Reasons to Love Pears
- Gayer et al., Current Developments in Nutrition (2019-10-02)
- Liauw et al., Canadian Family Physician (2019-07-31)
- SDSU Extension — Picking and Storing Apples and Pears (2025-06-23)
- Pears, raw - Nutrients - SR Legacy | USDA FoodData Central
- FODMAP food list | Monash FODMAP - Monash Fodmap
- Healthline Media — Foods You Can Eat on a Gluten-Free Diet (2019-12-23)
- Celiac Disease Foundation — Celiac Disease Foundation
- Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS): Symptoms & Treatment (2022-08-17)
- How to Prepare Pear for Babies - First Foods - Solid Starts
- Are pear, plum, and prune seeds toxic? | Poison Control
- Ethylene and the Regulation of Fruit Ripening | University of Maryland Extension