{"id":35294,"date":"2022-11-22T18:05:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/?p=35294"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:30:13","slug":"how-many-calories-in-pear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/how-many-calories-in-pear\/","title":{"rendered":"How many calories are in a pear?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good news for pear lovers: <\/span><b>pear season<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is back! Why include them in your <\/span><b>nutrition plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? This post covers <\/span><b>pear calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, their <\/span><b>benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and ways to enjoy them<\/span><b> every day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many calories are in 100 grams of pear?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It depends on whether you eat the skin, although the difference is not enormous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pear calories<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>pear with skin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides <\/span><b>76 kcal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while a <\/span><b>peeled pear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides <\/span><b>60 kcal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29165 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-grafico-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pear calorie chart\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-grafico-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-grafico-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-grafico-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-grafico.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pear macronutrients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>100 grams of peeled pear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provide the following macros:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>PROTEIN: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CARBOHYDRATE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15 g &#8211; 60 kcal &#8211; (100 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FAT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pear micronutrients<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pears have a <\/span><b>varied micronutrient profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vitamins<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B1 (thiamin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.012 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.025 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B3 (niacin):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.157 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.048 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.028 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B9 (folic acid):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 7 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 4.2 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1 microgram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin E:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.12 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin K:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4.5 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>Minerals<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 9 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.17 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnesium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 7 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zinc:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.1 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sodium: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potassium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 119 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phosphorus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 11 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selenium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.1 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much does a pear weigh?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A medium pear weighs around <\/span><b>120 g<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and provides approximately <\/span><b>72 kcal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-verde-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Pear growing on a tree\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are pears a healthy fruit?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruit generally has plenty to offer. Pears are a good choice for several reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Health benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pears are juicy thanks to their high <\/span><b>water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> content, making them a refreshing way to contribute to fluid intake. Their vitamin C also provides <\/span><b>antioxidant activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is it better to eat pears with or without the skin?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both options provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/what-are-micronutrients\/\"><b>micronutrients<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so choose whichever you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keeping the skin adds support for <\/span><b>bowel regularity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> because it supplies <\/span><b>fibre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, both <\/span><b>soluble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and<\/span><b> insoluble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The skin also contains<\/span><b> flavonoids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, natural pigments with <\/span><b>antioxidant effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pears are often considered a <\/span><b>low-allergen food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, although allergic reactions are still possible. They can be offered in an age-appropriate texture when complementary feeding begins at around six months, rather than to newborns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29168 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-deportista-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Woman running on a treadmill\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many pears can you eat each day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no universal daily number of <\/span><b>pears<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or fixed <\/span><b>limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, provided they fit your needs and do not crowd out other foods. Eating pears is great; eating <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> pears is less helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruit and vegetables <\/span><b>are versatile staples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in any <\/span><b>balanced eating plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, supplying <\/span><b>fibre, water, vitamins, minerals and fullness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Include an appropriate amount and a good variety throughout the day and week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pears are available for much of the year. Try them in <\/span><b>different forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: salads, chilled soups, porridge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/Ufesa-BS2500-Nutriboom-Individual-Multifuncional\/dp\/B0B8DVGL2C?keywords=batidora%2Bvaso&amp;qid=1691666726&amp;sprefix=batidora%2Bva%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=indya09-21&amp;linkId=ffff7380a44fe7d0c780ef3dc082ca32&amp;language=es_ES&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoothies<\/a>, eaten fresh, with yoghurt or in baking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Should athletes eat pears?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They can certainly be a useful choice, although no single fruit is compulsory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their high <\/span><b>water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> content contributes to <\/span><b>hydration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> after training, while their naturally occurring <\/span><b>sugars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provide fuel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the best time of day to eat a pear?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever you feel like one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pears travel well and make a convenient snack. With the skin on, they can add fibre to <\/span><b>breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, serve as a <\/span><b>quick snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> during the morning or afternoon, or make a simple <\/span><b>dessert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> after lunch or dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29167 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-porridge-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of porridge with pear\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can you eat fruit at night?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course. Your body does not have a clock that turns fruit into poison after a certain hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eating<\/span><b> fruit at night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can work well, including before morning training. A sports nutritionist can assess your individual situation and advise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For healthy dinner ideas, explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/high-protein-vegetarian-menu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">high-protein vegetarian menu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A recipe with pear<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/recetas\/tostada-integral-de-requeson-pera-nueces-y-miel\/\"><b>wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, pear, walnuts and honey<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> makes a snack or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/post-workout-what-to-eat\/\"><b>post-workout meal<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> supplying <\/span><b>complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, along with <\/span><b>vitamins and minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the pear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29169 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-pera-tostada-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Toast with pear\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To work with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/\"><b>sports nutritionist<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> who can <\/span><b>plan your diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> around your <\/span><b>body&#8217;s needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, explore <\/span><b>our subscription options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many calories does a pear contain, and what health benefits does it offer? Our nutritionists explain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":16096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sin-categoria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35294"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35835,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35294\/revisions\/35835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}