Pears, raw
FDC 169118NLEA serving (166 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · -44 vs Fruits & juices medianRaw pears score 37 of 100, a Low band that ranks 48th of 60 in Fruits & juices, well under the category median of 81. The one clear standout is dietary fiber at 11% DV per serving, with the rest of the profile fairly light.
Eaten out of hand or sliced into salads and oatmeal, a typical NLEA serving is about 166 g, roughly one medium pear. At 57 calories and 9.75 g of sugar per 100 g it's a modest, low-sodium snack, though its density score trails well behind other fruit; bananas rank meaningfully higher in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.14 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 9.8 g | |
| Protein | 0.36 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 0.23 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Sugars | 16 g | |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.7 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169118Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fruits & juices median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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