Pear nutrition facts

Pear (1 medium, 178 g) has 101 calories, 0.6 g protein, 5.5 g fiber, 0.2 g fat. It is a good source of fiber and copper.

Fiber 20% DV Copper 16% DV Vitamin C 8.5% DV Vitamin K 6.5% DV Potassium 4.4% DV

#8 of 47 fruits for monounsaturated fat #13 of 47 fruits for polyunsaturated fat #24 of 50 fruits for riboflavin #38 of 39 fruits for omega-3

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 medium (178 g)

Calories101

Total Fat 0.2g0.3%

Saturated Fat 0g0.2%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 2mg0.1%

Total Carbohydrate 27.1g9.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.5g20%

Total Sugars 17.4g

Protein 0.6g1.3%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 16mg1.2%

Iron 0.3mg1.8%

Potassium 206mg4.4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 2%
■ Fat 2%
■ Carbohydrate 96%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

1.7

Inflammatory profile average for whole foods

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 41 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in pear

Nutrient	Per 1 medium	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	101 kcal	5.1%
Protein	0.6 g	1.3%
Total fat	0.2 g	0.3%
Carbohydrate	27.1 g	9.9%
Fiber	5.5 g	20%
Sugars	17.4 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.2%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.2 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.17 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	7.7 mg	8.5%
Thiamin (B1)	0.02 mg	1.8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.05 mg	3.6%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	1.8%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.09 mg	1.7%
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg	3%
Folate (DFE)	12 µg	3.1%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	2 µg	0.2%
Vitamin E	0.21 mg	1.4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	7.8 µg	6.5%
Choline	9 mg	1.7%
Minerals
Sodium	2 mg	0.1%
Calcium	16 mg	1.2%
Iron	0.3 mg	1.8%
Magnesium	12 mg	3%
Phosphorus	21 mg	1.7%
Potassium	206 mg	4.4%
Zinc	0.2 mg	1.6%
Copper	0.15 mg	16%
Manganese	0.09 mg	3.7%
Selenium	0.2 µg	0.3%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	25 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	78 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	149 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.004 g	no DV
Threonine	0.02 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.02 g	no DV
Leucine	0.034 g	no DV
Lysine	0.03 g	no DV
Methionine	0.004 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.02 g	no DV
Valine	0.03 g	no DV
Histidine	0.004 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	57 kcal	2.9%
Protein	0.4 g	0.7%
Total fat	0.1 g	0.2%
Carbohydrate	15.2 g	5.5%
Fiber	3.1 g	11%
Sugars	9.8 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.1%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.09 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	4.3 mg	4.8%
Thiamin (B1)	0.01 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.05 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	1.7%
Folate (DFE)	7 µg	1.8%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	1 µg	0.1%
Vitamin E	0.12 mg	0.8%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	4.4 µg	3.7%
Choline	5 mg	0.9%
Minerals
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Calcium	9 mg	0.7%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	7 mg	1.7%
Phosphorus	12 mg	1%
Potassium	116 mg	2.5%
Zinc	0.1 mg	0.9%
Copper	0.08 mg	9.1%
Manganese	0.05 mg	2.1%
Selenium	0.1 µg	0.2%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	14 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	44 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	84 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.002 g	no DV
Threonine	0.011 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.011 g	no DV
Leucine	0.019 g	no DV
Lysine	0.017 g	no DV
Methionine	0.002 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.011 g	no DV
Valine	0.017 g	no DV
Histidine	0.002 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (28 g)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	16 kcal	0.8%
Protein	0.1 g	0.2%
Total fat	0 g	0.1%
Carbohydrate	4.3 g	1.6%
Fiber	0.9 g	3.1%
Sugars	2.8 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.03 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	1.2 mg	1.4%
Thiamin (B1)	0 mg	0.3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.01 mg	0.6%
Niacin (B3)	0 mg	0.3%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.01 mg	0.3%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0.5%
Folate (DFE)	2 µg	0.5%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.03 mg	0.2%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	1.2 µg	1%
Choline	1 mg	0.3%
Minerals
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Calcium	3 mg	0.2%
Iron	0.1 mg	0.3%
Magnesium	2 mg	0.5%
Phosphorus	3 mg	0.3%
Potassium	33 mg	0.7%
Zinc	0 mg	0.3%
Copper	0.02 mg	2.6%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0.6%
Selenium	0 µg	0.1%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	4 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	12 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	24 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.001 g	no DV
Threonine	0.003 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.003 g	no DV
Leucine	0.005 g	no DV
Lysine	0.005 g	no DV
Methionine	0.001 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.003 g	no DV
Valine	0.005 g	no DV
Histidine	0.001 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #169118 ("Pears, raw").

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pear?

Pear has 101 calories per 1 medium (178 g), or 57 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in pear?

0.6 g of protein per 1 medium, which is 1.3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is pear rich in?

Per serving, pear is richest in Fiber at 20% of the Daily Value, Copper (16%), Vitamin C (8.5%), Vitamin K (6.5%).

Is pear healthy?

By nutrient density, pear scores 6 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is average for whole foods compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.