A pear is a mild, sweet fruit with a fibrous center. Pears are rich in essential antioxidants, plant compounds, and dietary fibre. They pack all of these nutrients in a fat free, cholesterol free package. One medium sized pear provides 6 g of fibre, which is about 24% of the daily AI for females.

Pears contain a soluble fibre called pectin, which nourishes gut bacteria and improves gut health.

Trusted Source One medium size Pear weighing around 170g contains:

Calories 100

Fat 0.249g

Fiber 6g

Protein 1g

Pears also provide essential vitamins and minerals, including:

vitamin C

vitamin K

Potassium

They also provide smaller amounts of:

Calcium

Iron

Magnesium

Riboflavin

vitamin B-6

Folate