FiberKit
How much fiber is in pear?
5.5 gfiber in 1 medium (178 g)
That’s 20% of the Daily Value: a good source of fiber by the FDA’s label rule (10 to 19% per serving).
- Per serving
- 5.5 g
- Daily Value
- 20%
- Per 100 g
- 3.1 g
- In fruits
- #5 of 47
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 2 g (37%)Insoluble 3.5 g (63%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
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Compared with other fruits
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raspberries1 cup | 1 cup | 8 g | 29% | |
| 2 |  Blackberries1 cup | 1 cup | 7.6 g | 27% | No split data |
| 3 |  Gooseberries1 cup | 1 cup | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| 4 |  Persimmon1 fruit | 1 fruit | 6 g | 21% | |
| 5 |  Pear1 medium | 1 medium | 5.5 g | 20% |
Questions
How much fiber is in pear?
Pear has 5.5 g of fiber in 1 medium (178 g), 20% of the Daily Value. That’s 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is pear high in fiber?
It’s a good source. One serving gives 20% of the Daily Value. The FDA calls 10 to 19% a good source and 20% or more high.
Is the fiber in pear soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 2 g of soluble and 3.5 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 37% soluble.
How does pear compare with other fruits?
It ranks #5 of 47 fruits in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Raspberries leads with 8 g in 1 cup.
What’s a higher-fiber swap for pear?
Raspberries has 8 g in 1 cup. That’s 2.5 g more than a serving of pear. Also try blackberries (7.6 g).
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169118. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.