Pear calories
The calories contained in pears, foods known for their anti-cholesterol properties, are around 35kcal per 100 g.
Pear nutritional values
100 g of pears contain:
- Water 87.40g
- Carbohydrates 8, 80g
- Sugars 8, 80g
- Proteins 0, 30g
- Fats 0.10g
- Fiber 3.80g
- Sodium 2mg
- Potassium 127mg
- Iron 0.30mg
- Calcium 11mg
- Phosphorus 15mg
- Magnesium 7mg
- Zinc 0.05mg
- Copper 0.05mg
- Vitamin B1 0.01mg
- Vitamin B2 0.03mg
- Vitamin B3 0.10mg
- Vitamin C 4mg
Beneficial properties
Pears are foods rich in minerals, particularly calcium and boron. The first, calcium, is very useful for the prevention and fight against osteoporosis, while the second, boron, is an excellent ally of the brain, able to improve reflex readiness.
Pears are also rich in fiber, in particular pectin contained in the peel. This is useful because it binds to cholesterol and promotes its elimination through the faeces.
