How many calories are in a pear?

A medium pear (around 133g) contains approximately 68 kcal. Per 100g, Conference pears at Tesco provide 51 kcal, with the organic variety marginally lower at 49 kcal. Pears are among the lowest-calorie fruits — slightly fewer calories than apples (56 kcal/100g) and significantly fewer than bananas (90 kcal/100g).

How do pears compare to apples nutritionally?

Pears and apples are nutritionally similar but pears have two clear advantages: more fibre (2.7g vs 1.2g per 100g) and fewer calories (51 vs 56 kcal per 100g). Apples have marginally more sugar (11.6g vs 10.9g) but a slightly lower GI (36 vs 38). Both are NOVA 1, both are excellent whole-fruit choices. The biggest practical difference is that pears' higher fibre content makes them more satiating and better for digestive health.

Are pears good for digestion?

Yes. Pears are one of the best fruits for digestive health, primarily because of their high fibre content. At 2.7g of fibre per 100g, a single medium pear provides about 3.6g of fibre — roughly 12% of the daily recommended intake. Pears contain both soluble fibre (pectin, which feeds beneficial gut bacteria and slows sugar absorption) and insoluble fibre (which adds bulk and promotes regular bowel movements). Eating the skin is important — it contains a significant proportion of the total fibre.

Glucose: LowNOVA 1

Nutritional Information for Pear

Pears provide around 51 kcal per 100g with 10.9g of carbohydrates and an impressive 2.7g of fibre — one of the highest fibre counts among common fruits. From a SpikeSaver perspective, pears are excellent: a low GI of approximately 38 combined with high soluble fibre means a gentle, slow glucose response. All fresh pears at Tesco are NOVA 1.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Energy	51 kcal / 216 kJ	68 kcal
Protein	0.3g	0.4g
Carbohydrates	10.9g	14.5g
of which sugars	10.9g	—
Fat	0.1g	0.1g
of which saturated	0.1g	—
Fibre	2.7g	—
Salt	0.01g	—

Serving size: 1 medium pear (~133g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Glycemic Index

Low

Glucose risk

Pears have a low glycaemic index of approximately 38, which is among the lowest of common fruits. The key factor is their high fibre content — at 2.7g per 100g, pears contain more than double the fibre of bananas and significantly more than apples. This soluble fibre (particularly pectin) forms a gel during digestion that slows sugar absorption and produces a gradual, gentle blood glucose curve rather than a spike.

Processing level

NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

A fresh whole pear is a single-ingredient, unprocessed fruit. Every pear product we checked at Tesco — Conference, seasonal, organic — is NOVA 1. There are no additives, no preservatives, and no processing beyond picking, ripening, and packing.

Pear at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Large Conference Pears Class 1 Loose

£0.52*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Ready to Eat Conference Pears 4 Pack

£2.30*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Conference Pears Pack 610G

£1.60*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Organic Ripe & Ready Pears 550G

£2.50*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Ready To Eat Seasonal Pears 4Pack 550G

£1.85*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

Fresh whole pears are always NOVA 1. The processed pear products to be cautious about are canned pears in syrup (added sugar, NOVA 3), pear juice (fibre removed, sugar concentrated), and dried pears (concentrated sugar). If you are buying fresh, all Conference pears at Tesco have identical nutrition regardless of whether they are loose, in packs, or organic. Budget tip: Large Conference Pears Loose at 52p each is the cheapest option.

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