Pear, a bell-shaped sweet fruit, is probably one of the oldest fruits known to us. It is a mild fruit and is high in dietary fiber and antioxidants.
Even though the fruit is sometimes referred to as the ‘ugly step-sister’ of apple, it contains almost the same nutrients and minerals.
Pear ripens best on the counter, after it is harvested from the tree. Ripening from inside out, pears sweetness and crispness depends on the pear variety. The color of a ripe pear ranges from red, green, brown and yellow.
Average weight of a pear is somewhere around 160 grams (0.35 pounds or 5.6 ounces). Average diameter of pear is 2 inches (5 cm) and average length of a pear can be 4 inches (10 cm).
Scientific name of Pear
Pyrus Communis L.
Other names of Pear
- Pera
- Pira
- Nashpati
Calories by source in Pear
- Calories by carbohydrate in Pear = 96%
- Calories by fat in Pear = 2%
- Calories by protein in Pear = 2%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Pear
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Pear = 47%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Pear = 11%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Pear = 42%
Nutrition facts of Pear
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.14 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.36 | GRAM | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 15.23 | GRAM | 6% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Pear, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Pear, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Pear
- Ripe pear color can vary from variety to variety (red, crimson, green, yellow or brown etc)
- Choose a pear without any cracks or few blemishes or scratches
- Since pear ripens from inside out, a ripe pear will give in to gentle press
- The neck of the pear will give in when pressed gently
- A squishy pear is over ripe
Availability of Pear
- Generally available round the year
- USA – Pear season ranges from August – October
- India – Pear season ranges from June – September
- Argentina – Pear season ranges from December – January
- Turkey – Pear season ranges from August – October
- China – Pear season ranges from September – November
How to store Pear
- Ripe pear can be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature. After that they will overripe but are still edible
- Unripe pear can be stored at room temperature for about a eek till they ripen
- Ripe unwashed pears can be stored in refrigerator for 3-5 days
- Pears can also be frozen in freeze bags for almost 10 months
Complete nutrition facts of Pear
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