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1. Pear Facts
2. Types of Pears
3. Nutritional Value of Pears
4. Health Benefits of Pear

Pear Facts

History and Origin

Types of Pears

Types of Pears grown and sold in Australia

Pear Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Pear ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Pears, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, slices = 140 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	57	2.8%
Protein	g	0.36	0.7%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.14	0.2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	15.23	5%
Fiber, total dietary	g	3.1	12.4%
Sugars, total	g	9.75
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	9	0.9%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.18	1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	7	1.7%
Phosphorus, P	mg	12	1.2%
Potassium, K	mg	116	3.3%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.10	0.6%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.082	4.1%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.048	2.4%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	0.1%
Fluoride, F	mcg	2.2
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	4.3	7.1%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.012	0.8%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.026	1.5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.161	0.8%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.049	0.4%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.029	1.4%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	7	1.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	1	0.1%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.12	0.4%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	4.4	5.5%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.022	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.084
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.094
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	14
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	1
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	2
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	44

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pear Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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