Pear
Low GI
GL 8.2 per piece (178 g) · GL 4.6 per 100 g
- About 3 g of fibre per 100 g, around 5.5 g in a medium pear (178 g).
- About 10 g of sugar per 100 g, with more fructose than glucose.
Pear has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (178 g) adds a glycemic load of 8.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169118 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 4.2 per 100 g The everyday crisp fruit for snacks, salads and baking, with a similar low glycemic load and slightly fewer calories.
Apple - GL 3 per 100 g A crisp, juicy pear relative for eating fresh or in salads, with 42 kcal and less sugar per 100 g.
Asian pear - GL 2 per 100 g Fruit for yogurt, porridge or desserts with twice the fibre of a pear and less than half the sugar per 100 g.
Raspberries - GL 2.3 per 100 g A fresh fruit for snacks and desserts with about half the calories (32 kcal) and half the sugar of a pear per 100 g.
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Forms of Pear
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, slices | 140 g | 6.5 |
| 1 small | 148 g | 6.8 |
| 1 cup, cubes | 161 g | 7.4 |
| 1 NLEA serving | 166 g | 7.7 |
| 1 medium | 178 g | 8.2 |
| 1 large | 230 g | 10.6 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 57 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15.23 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 9.75 g |
| Natural | 9.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 0.36 g |
| Fat | 0.14 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.11 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 3 g of fibre per 100 g, around 5.5 g in a medium pear (178 g).
- Low glycemic load: about 6 per 100 g, around 10 for a medium pear.
- Mostly water (84 %) with 57 kcal per 100 g, so a whole fruit is filling for few calories.
- About 10 g of sugar per 100 g, with more fructose than glucose.
- Rich in sorbitol and excess fructose, so pears count as a high-FODMAP fruit.
- Canned in heavy syrup it has 15 g of sugar and 74 kcal per 100 g.
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Pear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pear?
Pear has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (178 g) has a glycemic load of 8.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.6.
Is Pear good for people with insulin resistance?
Pear has a low glycemic index (38), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Pear has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Pear in this database, Unsweetened canned pears has the lowest glycemic load (3.4 per 100 g).
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