Pears

About This Food

Pears, kin to apples, have been cultivated as early as 2000 B.C and are grown domestically in California, Oregon, and Washington.

The four principle varieties of pear available include Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc and Comice, each with its own distinct flavor, appearance and availability.

Pears are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C.

Glycemic Index=38
Glycemic Load=4
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=2,941

Because pears are picked unripe, choose those with smooth skins that are free of soft spots. Ripe pears will yield to gentle pressure and can be kept in the crisper of the refrigerator.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • Fiber
Good Source of
  • VitaminC
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 medium

Calories: 96

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.2 g
Saturated Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
25.66 g
Net Carbohydrate
20.51 g
Sugars
16.27 g
Fiber
5.15 g
Protein
0.63 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
38.18 IU
1%
Vitamin C
6.97 mg
12%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.2 IU
1%
Vitamin B6
0.05 mg
2%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
7.47 mg
9%
Folate
11.62 mcg
3%
Niacin
0.26 mg
1%
Riboflavin
0.04 mg
2%
Thiamin
0.02 mg
1%
Choline
8.47 mg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
14.94 mg
1%
Copper
0.14 mg
7%
Iron
0.28 mg
2%
Magnesium
11.62 mg
3%
Manganese
0.08 mg
4%
Phosphorous
18.26 mg
2%
Potassium
197.54 mg
6%
Selenium
0.17 mcg
0%
Sodium
1.66 mg
0%
Zinc
0.17 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
21.58 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
3.32 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
74.7 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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