Calories in a pear

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

A pear (1 medium, 178 g) has 101 calories, with 0.6 g of protein, 27.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 57 kcal.

Values are for Pears, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Pear

Per 1 medium (178 g)


Calories101

Protein0.6 g
Carbohydrates27.1 g
   Fiber5.5 g
   Sugars17.4 g
Fat0.2 g
Sodium2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in a pear by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g570.4 g15.2 g0.1 g
1 cup, slices140 g800.5 g21.3 g0.2 g
1 cup, cubes161 g920.6 g24.5 g0.2 g
1 small148 g840.5 g22.5 g0.2 g
1 medium178 g1010.6 g27.1 g0.2 g
1 large230 g1310.8 g35 g0.3 g
1 NLEA serving166 g950.6 g25.3 g0.2 g
1 oz28 g160.1 g4.3 g0 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 2%Carbs 96%Fat 2%

Pear has a very low energy density (0.6 kcal per gram). It provides 0.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Fruit: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Watermelon300.6 g7.5 g0.1 g
Strawberries320.7 g7.7 g0.3 g
Cantaloupe340.8 g8.2 g0.2 g
Peach390.9 g9.5 g0.2 g
Orange470.9 g11.8 g0.1 g
Pineapple500.5 g13.1 g0.1 g
Apple520.3 g13.8 g0.2 g
Raspberries521.2 g11.9 g0.7 g
Blueberries570.7 g14.5 g0.3 g
Pear570.4 g15.2 g0.1 g
Mango600.8 g15 g0.4 g
Kiwi611.1 g14.7 g0.5 g
Cherries631.1 g16 g0.2 g
Grapes690.7 g18.1 g0.2 g
Banana891.1 g22.8 g0.3 g
Avocado1602 g8.5 g14.7 g
Medjool dates2771.8 g75 g0.1 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169118. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a pear?

101 calories in 1 medium (178 g), or 57 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in a pear?

0.6 g of protein in 1 medium (178 g) (0.4 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in a pear?

27.1 g of carbohydrates in 1 medium (178 g), including 5.5 g of fiber.