Calories in a pear

A usual serving, 1 medium pear (160 g), has about 90 kcal; 100 g ≈ 57 kcal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 57 0.4 g 0.1 g 12 g 3.1 g
1 medium pear 160 g 91 0.6 g 0.2 g 19 g 5 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Calories per serving
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 medium pear 160 g 91 0.6 g 0.2 g 19 g
2 pears 320 g 182 1.3 g 0.3 g 39 g

How it fits into a day

A medium pear of about 160 g has about 90 kcal and 5 g fibre, more than most fruit. Ripe ones are sweet, so it's handy when you crave something sweet. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.

A usual serving (1 medium pear) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • A pear and a piece of cheese make a snack with a bit more protein.
  • Pears from a compote have more calories because of the syrup.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a pear?

About 90 kcal in 160 g, with 0.6 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 19 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of pear?

About 57 kcal per 100 g: 0.4 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 12 g carbs, plus 3.1 g fibre.

Does a pear have a lot of sugar?

About 12 g carbs per 100 g, similar to an apple. A medium pear has about 19 g.

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