Pear
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 51 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 51 kcal in each 100g:
About Pear
Provides decent fibre; a good crisp-fruit reference.
Health Benefits of Pear
Fibre among the best of fruits
Pears have 3.1g fibre per 100g - among the highest of common fruits (apple ~2.4, banana ~1.2), with much as insoluble lignin concentrated in the skin. Eat with the skin for full fibre, but wash thoroughly first.
High water content, crisp and juicy
Pears are usually over 85% water - crisp, juicy and moderately sweet without cloying. Varieties vary: duck pears are crisp and juicy; snow pears have firmer flesh that suits stewing; Korla pears are sweet and crunchy. Stewed pear still holds plenty of water and is comforting in autumn/winter.
Autumn seasonal choice for dryness
Pears are the most representative autumn fruit, in season Aug-Oct. The folk tradition of 'eat pears in autumn' treats them as a moisture source for dry autumn weather. Cut pears brown quickly - eat soon after cutting, or soak briefly in lightly salted water to slow browning.