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Pear

Pears are 84% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 57 kcal and 3.1 g of fiber.

USDA description: Pear

  • High in fiber
  • Low energy density

Estimated satietyHow it is calculated

Starting point+1
Very low energy density+2
A lot of fiber per calorie+2
High water content+1
Sum6
Capped at 55

Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.

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Nutrition facts

Calories
97 kcal per serving
57 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Protein
0.6 g per serving
0.4 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Carbohydrates
25.8 g per serving
15.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
of which sugars
16.6 g per serving
9.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Fiber
5.3 g per serving
3.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Fat
0.2 g per serving
0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
of which saturated
0 g per serving
0 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Water
142.8 g per serving
84 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Source: USDA FoodData Central: Pears, raw (FDC ID 169118), accessed September 23, 2026.

A typical 170 g (6 oz) serving provides about 97 kcal, 0.6 g of protein, and 5.3 g of fiber.

The typical serving (170 g (6 oz)) is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

What it is and how to eat it

In Spain the most common pears are Conference, long with russeted skin, Blanquilla, Limonera and Ercolini, and there are designations of origin such as Pera de Lleida and Peras de Rincón de Soto. In the Americas, Argentina is one of the major producers, in the Alto Valle of Río Negro and Neuquén, mainly of the Williams (Bartlett) and Packham's Triumph varieties. This page covers raw pear according to USDA, with 57 kcal, 3.1 g of fiber and 9.75 g of sugars per 100 g.

A 170 g (6 oz) pear provides 97 kcal and 5.3 g of fiber but barely 0.6 g of protein, so have it with a yogurt or some cheese, after the protein part of the meal that the 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests eating first. Constipation is very common with semaglutide (Wegovy) in its 68-week trials, according to its label, and the US National Institutes of Health list pears among the good sources of fiber for constipation; the same advisory suggests increasing fiber gradually. Gas and bloating are also common, so in the first few days of treatment and after a dose increase half a pear, well ripened or as unsweetened stewed pear, may sit better.

What the evidence says

With 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g it is a "source of fibre", and because it has few calories, its 5.4 g per 100 kcal exceed the 3 g per 100 kcal criterion the EU sets for "high fibre" (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). According to the French Ciqual database (2025 edition), pear with the skin has 2.02 g of polyols per 100 g, the group of sugar alcohols that sorbitol belongs to. The US National Institutes of Health list pears among the fruits that can cause gas, and sweeteners ending in "-ol", such as sorbitol, among the products that can cause it too. Pears were not measured in the Holt satiety index (1995), which did include apples (197), so there is no comparable value.

The sources for this section are listed under "Sources" at the end of the page.

Satiety

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.

Frequently asked questions about pears

How much protein does a medium pear have?

A medium pear, our reference serving of 170 g (6 oz), has about 0.6 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of pears has 0.4 g of protein. That is 0.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories are in a medium pear?

A medium pear, our reference serving of 170 g (6 oz), has about 97 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of pears has 57 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

How many grams of fiber are in a medium pear?

A medium pear, our reference serving of 170 g (6 oz), has about 5.3 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of pears has 3.1 g of fiber. They carry our “High in fiber” tag.

How filling are pears?

Very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: very low energy density; a lot of fiber per calorie; high water content. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

Are pears a good choice on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about pears on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

How many grams or ounces are in a serving of pears?

We use 170 g (6 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a medium pear. That amount provides about 97 kcal, 0.6 g of protein, and 5.3 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Pears, raw (FDC ID 169118).accessed .
  2. Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
  3. Drug labelEuropean Medicines Agency.Wegovy (semaglutide): EU Summary of Product Characteristics, section 4.8 (undesirable effects), current version.accessed .
  4. InstitutionNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH).Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Constipation.accessed .
  5. RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (Annex).accessed .
  6. Official databaseANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety).Ciqual 2025 food composition table: Pear, flesh and skin, raw (code 13037), total polyols.accessed .
  7. InstitutionNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH).Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Gas in the Digestive Tract.accessed .
  8. Clinical trialEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.accessed .