By the Nutriveda editorial team · Updated 10 November 2026
A pear is a sweet, juicy autumn fruit, and one of the more filling ones: 100 g with the skin on has 57 kcal and 3.1 g of fibre. That is more fibre than most common fruit, as long as you eat the skin. A small pear of about 150 g comes to roughly 86 kcal.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | 100 g | Share of EU reference intake* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 57 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | |
| Fat | 0.1 g | |
| of which saturated | 0.0 g | |
| Carbohydrate (total, fibre included) | 15.2 g | |
| of which sugars | 9.8 g | |
| Fibre | 3.1 g | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7.0 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg | 5% |
Values are for: raw fruit with skin, without core. Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169118 (“Pears, raw”), checked against the USDA archive on 10 November 2026. *Adult reference intakes from Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. USDA lists total carbohydrate, fibre included.
Health benefits
Pears are mostly water and natural sugar (9.8 g per 100 g), with very little fat or protein. What sets them apart is fibre. Eat them with the skin, because peeling removes part of it.
- Fibre: 3.1 g per 100 g. Under EU rules a food with at least 3 g of fibre per 100 g counts as a source of fibre. A 150 g portion gives about 4.7 g.
How to choose and eat it
Pears ripen from the inside out, so do not judge by colour. Press gently near the stalk: if it gives a little, the pear is ready. Buy them firm, leave them on the counter for a few days, then move ripe ones to the fridge.
Slice a pear over porridge, pair it with walnuts and a little cheese, or bake halves with cinnamon. Cut pears brown quickly, and a few drops of lemon juice slow that down.
Who should be careful
Pears are a gentle fruit for most people. If large amounts of fruit leave you bloated, start with half a pear. Dried pears and pears canned in syrup have far more sugar per bite than fresh ones.
FAQ
How many calories are in a pear?
A raw pear has 57 kcal per 100 g. A small pear of about 150 g has roughly 86 kcal.
Should I eat pears with the skin?
Yes, if you like it. The figure of 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g is for pears with the skin on, and peeling lowers it. Wash the fruit well first.
How do I know a pear is ripe?
Press the flesh next to the stalk with your thumb. A ripe pear gives slightly there while the rest still feels firm.
Related entries
- Apples – the closest cousin in the fruit bowl
- Oats – a base for pear porridge
- Walnuts – the classic pairing
- Plums
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central. Pears, raw, FDC ID 169118. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011: reference intakes and the allergen list. eur-lex.europa.eu
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006: nutrition claims (“source of fibre”, “high fibre”). eur-lex.europa.eu
This page is for information only and is not medical or dietary advice.
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