Pear Nutrition

Pears are among the most popular fruits in the world, and it’s no
wonder why! In addition to being an excellent source of fiber, pears also provide a variety of essential nutrients for supporting overall health – for instance, 1 medium pear provides 9% of the daily recommended levels for vitamin C and 4% DRV of potassium. And, they’re
sodium free, fat free, and cholesterol free. That’s a lot of nutrition in one sweet and juicy package! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, and pears are a delicious part of this menu. But what makes pears so healthy? Let’s take a closer look, starting with the
USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans!

Healthy Choice Posts

Weekly Meal Planning

Pears are a perfect pick for any course of any day of the week!

Nutrient-Dense

A medium sized pear (about 166 grams) is a nutrient-dense food that contains only 100 calories, and is fat free.

Fiber

Pears are an excellent source of fiber!

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), has established fruit, especially whole fruit, as a key component of a healthy eating pattern.

Vitamin C, Phytonutrients, and Antioxidants, oh my!

Pears naturally contain phytonutrients and other antioxidants, a variety of which are found in the vibrantly colored skins of the different pear varieties.

Pears and Diabetes

Learn why pears are a sweet you can eat.

Sodium Free

Pears are sodium-free and each medium-sized pear offers about 190 mg of potassium, which is 5% of the Daily Value.

Fat Free

Pears are fat-free and cholesterol-free.

From the Orchard

The story of the delectable pear begins in the soil.