Fruit facts: Pear nutrition facts

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Pear (Pyrus communis) is a pomaceous fruit tree belonging to the genus Pyrus.

This fruit tree is cultivated in cool temperate region. Pear has originated from the foot hills of Tian Shan region in western China.

A number of varieties and cultivars of the tree are grown in Euorope and western Asia.
Pear contains good amount of antioxidants like vitamin C. They are low in allergins like benzoates and salicylates
It is rich is dietary fibre in insoluble form and functions as good laxative. The fruit is very low in fats and sodium. It contains fairly good amounts of potassium.
Nutrient values and weights given below are calculated for edible portion only. 10% of the weight is refuse in the form of seed, stem and core.

Pyrus communis

Pear fruit nutrition

Nutrients	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Water	g	83.71	158.03	117.19
Energy	kcal	58	103	81
Carbohydrate	g	15.46	27.52	21.64
Protein	g	0.38	0.68	0.53
Lipid (fat)	g	0.12	0.21	0.17
Ash	g	0.33	0.59	0.46
dietary fibre	g	3.1	5.5	4.3

Fruit facts: Pear carbohydrate nutrition

Carbohydrates	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Sugars	g	9.80	17.44	13.72
Sucrose	g	0.78	1.39	1.09
Lactose	g	0.01	0.02	0.01
Glucose (dextrose)	g	2.76	4.91	3.86
Fructose	g	6.23	11.09	8.72
Maltose	g	0.01	0.02	0.01

Fruit facts: Pear minerals nutrition

Minerals	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Calcium	mg	9	16	13
Fluoride	mcg	2.2	3.9	3.1
Iron	mg	0.17	0.30	0.24
Copper	mg	0.08	0.15	0.12
Magnesium	mg	7	12	10
Sodium	mg	1	2	1
Potassium	mg	119	212	167
Phosphorus	mg	11	20	15
Zinc	mg	0.10	0.18	0.14
Manganese	mg	0.05	0.09	0.07
Selenium	mcg	0.1	0.2	0.1

Fruit facts: Pear vitamin nutrition

Vitamins nutrition	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Vitamin C	mg	4.2	7.5	5.9
Thiamin	mg	0.01	0.02	0.02
Riboflavin	mg	0.03	0.05	0.04
Niacin	mg	0.16	0.28	0.22
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.05	0.09	0.07
Vitamin B6	mg	0.03	0.05	0.04
Folate	mcg	7	12	10
Choline	mg	5.1	9.1	7.1
Vitamin A IU	IU	23	41	32
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.12	0.21	0.17
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	4.5	8.0	6.3

Fruit facts: Pear lipids nutrition

Lipids nutrition	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Saturated fatty acids	g	0.01	0.01	0.01
Monounsaturated fatty acids	g	0.03	0.05	0.04
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	g	0.03	0.05	0.04
Phytosterols	mg	8	14	11

Fruit facts: Pear amino acids nutrition

Amino acids	Units	Value per 100g	One medium size 180g	One cup slices 140g
Threonine	g	0.01	0.02	0.02
Proline	g	0.02	0.04	0.03
Isoleucine	g	0.01	0.02	0.02
Glutamic acid	g	0.03	0.05	0.04
Leucine	g	0.02	0.03	0.03
Alanine	g	0.01	0.03	0.02
Lysine	g	0.02	0.03	0.02
Arginine	g	0.01	0.02	0.01
Phenylalanine	g	0.01	0.02	0.02
Valine	g	0.02	0.03	0.02
Aspartic acid	g	0.11	0.19	0.15
Glycine	g	0.01	0.02	0.02
Serine	g	0.02	0.03	0.02

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database (2009)