How Many Calories in a Pear?

Calories for pears or pears vary according to their sizes; There are small, medium, and large fruits, and a medium-sized pear or pear contains approximately 101 calories, There are also different forms of pear, so it can be eaten fresh, dried, canned, or in the form of a nectar, It should be noted that there are more than 3000 types of pears around the world, which differ in their shapes, sizes, and degree of sweetness.

How many calories in fresh, canned and dried pear and nectar?

Here are the calories for pear in its various forms:

Calories in fresh pear

Here are the calories in different sizes of fresh pears:

• 100 grams of fresh pear contains 57 calories
• A small fresh pear weighing 148 grams contains 84.4 calories
• A medium fresh pear weighing 178 grams contains 101 calories
• A large fresh pear weighing 230 grams contains 131 calories
• A cup of fresh pear cubes, weighing 161 grams, contains 91.8 calories

Calories in dried pear

The calories come in different sizes of dried pears:

• 100 grams of dried pears contain 262 calories
• ½ dried pear weighing 18 grams contains 47.2 calories
• A cup of dried pears, weighing 180 grams, contains 472 calories

Calories in canned pear

The calories come in different sizes for canned pears with a light sugar solution: 

• 100 grams of canned pears contain 57 calories
• ½ canned pear, weighing 76 grams, contains 43.3 calories
• A cup of canned pears, weighing 250 grams, contains 143 calories

Calories in pear nectar

The calories come in different sizes of pear nectars:

100 grams of pear nectar contains 60 calories

A cup of pear nectar weighing 250 grams contains 150 calories

The food portion of the pear

Pears belong to a group of fruits, and one serving is equivalent to half a large fruit, or 1/2 cup of canned pear, or 1/2 cup of pear nectar, and contains approximately 60 to 70 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates.

General benefits of pears

There are many health benefits of pears, including the following: 

A rich source of vitamins and minerals: Pears contain some vitamins. Such as small amounts of folate (vitamin B9), and it is one of the sources of vitamin B3, which are important for energy production in the body, and it contains vitamin A that promotes healthy skin and eyes, and the pear is also a rich source of some minerals; Like copper, which is important for a healthy immune system, and potassium, which is important for muscle function and heart health.

A rich source of antioxidants: Pears contain antioxidants in the form of polyphenols, and these compounds reduce the risk of damage to body cells, and reduce the risk of various diseases. It is worth noting that the peel of the pear contains six times the amount of antioxidants. It is found in the peeled fruit, so it is recommended to eat it with its peel.

A rich source of fiber: The pear is a good source of fiber that enhances the health of the digestive system, maintains regular bowel movement, reduces the risk of constipation, and promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. It is worth noting that the peel of the pear contains a large amount of fiber, so from Best eaten with the shell on.