Calories in Pears, raw, bosc
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Pears, raw, bosc contains 67 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (179 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 67 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Sodium I | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.1 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 10.2 g | |
| Protein M | 0.36 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A M | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.8 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.057 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.021 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) M | 7 µg | 2% |
| Choline I | 5.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.15 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 122 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.047 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.36 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber3.1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars10.2 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.54 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 2.5 g |
| Fructose M | 5.6 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.011 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.011 g |
| Leucine M | 0.018 g |
| Lysine M | 0.016 g |
| Methionine M | 0.002 g |
| Cystine M | 0.001 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.01 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.002 g |
| Valine M | 0.016 g |
| Arginine M | 0.01 g |
| Histidine M | 0.001 g |
| Alanine M | 0.013 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.029 g |
| Glycine M | 0.012 g |
| Proline M | 0.02 g |
| Serine M | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 83.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.28 g |
| Energy C | 279 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 19 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 7 µg |
Other forms of Pears
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear, Bartlett, raw Raw | 63 | 0.39 g | 15 g | 0.16 g |
| Pears, raw, red anjou Raw | 62 | 0.33 g | 14.9 g | 0.14 g |
| Pears, raw, green anjou Raw | 66 | 0.44 g | 15.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Pears, asian, raw Raw | 42 | 0.5 g | 10.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Pears, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 74 | 0.24 g | 19.1 g | 0.18 g |
| Pears, raw Raw | 57 | 0.36 g | 15.2 g | 0.14 g |
| Pears, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 29 | 0.19 g | 7.8 g | 0.03 g |
| Pears, canned, extra heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 97 | 0.19 g | 25.3 g | 0.13 g |
| Pears, dried, sulfured, uncooked Dried or dry | 262 | 1.9 g | 69.7 g | 0.63 g |
| Pears, dried, sulfured, stewed, without added sugar Cooked | 127 | 0.91 g | 33.8 g | 0.31 g |
| Pears, dried, sulfured, stewed, with added sugar Cooked | 140 | 0.86 g | 37.1 g | 0.29 g |
| Pears, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 50 | 0.34 g | 12.9 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Kiwifruit, green, raw Raw | 61 | 1.1 g | 14.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Apple, raw, with skin Raw | 52 | 0.26 g | 13.8 g | 0.17 g |
| Orange, raw Raw | 47 | 0.94 g | 11.8 g | 0.12 g |
| Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin Raw | 58 | 0.44 g | 13.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Cherries, sweet, raw Raw | 63 | 1.1 g | 16 g | 0.2 g |
| Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw Raw | 53 | 0.27 g | 14.1 g | 0.14 g |
| Apples, raw, red delicious, with skin Raw | 59 | 0.27 g | 14.1 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pears?
100 g of raw pears has 67 kcal. 1 medium (179 g): about 120 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (140 g): about 94 kcal. 1 small (159 g): about 107 kcal.
How much protein is in raw pears?
Raw pears contains 0.36 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.64 g in 1 medium (179 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw pears?
Raw pears has 16.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 10.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw pears?
Raw pears contains 0.09 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw pears contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pears?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pears have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, pears, raw, bosc has 67 kcal, while pears, canned, heavy syrup, drained has 74 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167778. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Pears, raw, bosc (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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