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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.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Pear

  • 57 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 0.4 gProtein per 100 g
  • 3.1 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

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

Values for pear per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 170 g (6 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (170 g (6 oz))
Calories57 kcal97 kcal
Protein0.4 g0.6 g
Carbohydrates15.2 g25.8 g
of which sugars9.8 g16.6 g
Fiber3.1 g5.3 g
Fat0.1 g0.2 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
Water84 g142.8 g

The typical serving 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.

Satiety

Very low energy density; a lot of fiber per calorie; high water content.

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. USDA FoodData Central: Pears, raw (FDC ID 169118). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .