Pears

Pears

Pears, kin to apples, have been cultivated as early as 2000 B.C and are grown domestically in California, Oregon, and Washington.

The four principle varieties of pear available include Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc and Comice, each with its own distinct flavor, appearance and availability.

Pears are an excellent source of fiber and a god source of vitamin C.

Glycemic Index=38
Glycemic Load=4
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=2,941

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Fiber
*Good Source of: Vitamin C
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Because pears are picked unripe, choose those with smooth skins that are free of soft spots. Ripe pears will yield to gentle pressure and can be kept in the crisper of the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-medium PEARS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 96

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.2 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	25.7 g	*
Sugars	16.3 g	*
Fiber	5.2 g	*
Protein	0.63 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	38.2 IU	1%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	7.5 mg	9%
Folate	11.6 mcg	3%
Niacin	0.26 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.04 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	14.9 mg	1%
Copper	0.14 mg	7%
Iron	0.28 mg	2%
Magnesium	11.6 mg	3%
Manganese	0.08 mg	4%
Phosphorous	18.3 mg	2%
Potassium	197.5 mg	6%
Selenium	0.17 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.7 mg	0%
Zinc	0.17 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	21.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	3.3 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	74.7 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).