Fruits
How much fiber is in pears?
100 g of pears (raw) has 3.1 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 medium (178 g), has 5.5 g, which is 18% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
3.1g
raw
Per typical portion
5.5g
1 medium (178 g)
Of the 30 g reference
18%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium (178 g) | 5.5 g | 18% |
| 1 small (148 g) | 4.6 g | 15% |
| 1 large (230 g) | 7.1 g | 24% |
Compared with similar foods
- Pears raw
3.1 g
- Kiwi green, raw
3.0 g
- Bananas raw
2.6 g
- Apples raw, with skin
2.4 g
- Oranges raw, all varieties
2.4 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
A medium pear gives more fiber than most fruit, mostly as pectin. Pears also contain sorbitol and fructose, which can cause gas in people sensitive to FODMAPs.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are pears high in fiber?
It is a source of fiber: at 3.1 g per 100 g it passes the EU threshold of 3 g but not the “high in fiber” threshold of 6 g. A typical portion, 1 medium (178 g), adds 5.5 g, or 18% of the 30 g reference.
How much fiber is in one pear?
A medium pear (178 g) has 5.5 g of fiber, about 18% of the 30 g reference.
Do pears count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.