Gut Health
Pear
One of the higher-fiber common fruits, with much of it as gut-friendly pectin concentrated in the skin.
Gut Health
Energy
Skin Health
Serving
1 medium, with skin (178g)
Calories Per Serving
101
Key nutrients
Pectin fiber, vitamin C, potassium, copper
Nutrient density
46
Why it’s worth eating
Pears provide fiber, vitamin C, and copper. They support digestive and immune health. Enjoy pears fresh, baked, or in salads for a naturally sweet treat.
What you may notice
Digestive regularity
Energy stability
Markers worth tracking
Fasting blood glucose
Fiber intake tracking
How to eat it
Eat the skin, it holds a large share of the fiber and antioxidants compared to the flesh alone.
Pairs well with
Cheese or nuts, pairs well and slows the sugar release for steadier energy
Cinnamon, a traditional pairing that complements digestion
Storage
Ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate to extend freshness for up to a week.
The numbers, per 1 medium, with skin (178g)
7%
Vitamin K
0%
Vitamin A
9%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
Magnesium
4%
Potassium
0%
Vitamin B12
0%
Vitamin D
Fiber
5.5g
Pears, raw (FDC 169118)
Evidence
D
HONEST FLAG: little pear-specific human outcome evidence beyond fibre and composition. No dedicated clinical literature.
Study dose vs. serving
No established human dose-response.
No pear-specific human outcome trial located.
Use caution if
You have an oral allergy syndrome related to birch pollen, pears are a common cross-reactive food
You're newly increasing fiber intake, pears can have a mild laxative effect for some in larger amounts
Details
Type
Fruits & Veg
Season
Late summer to autumn (Aug-Oct)
Forms
Fresh, canned, dried, juice
Price
Budget
Bioactive
Soluble fibre and polyphenols
Heat stable
Partial
Reliability
3 / 5
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