Calories in Pear
Per 1 medium, 178 g
Pear has 101 calories per 1 medium, 178 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 0.6 g of protein, 27.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.2 g of fat and 5.5 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 57 calories and 0.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of fibre, fat free and low energy density. One of the highest-fibre fruits per serving — most of it in the skin.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 medium, 178 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 57 kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 15.2 g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 5.5 g | 3.1 g | 18% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about a pear
How many calories are in a pear?
Pear has 101 calories per 1 medium, 178 g, which is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of pear?
100 g of pear contains 57 calories.
How much protein is in a pear?
One serving of 1 medium, 178 g provides 0.6 g of protein — 0.3 g per 100 g, or 1% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in a pear?
One serving of 1 medium, 178 g contains 27.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 5.5 g is fibre.
What is a pear a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, pear qualifies as a source of fibre, fat free and low energy density. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.