Pears, average, stewed without sugar

These are pears stewed in water without added sugar. They mainly provide carbohydrate, along with fibre, and contain little fat or protein. Per 100g, they provide 165 kJ of energy, 9.8g of carbohydrate, 9.8g of sugars and 2.3g of fibre. The sugars are naturally present in the fruit.

Fibre helps support normal bowel function, while carbohydrate provides energy for the body. Although no sugar is added during preparation, the pears still contain sugars and contribute to total carbohydrate intake. This distinction is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures, including vitamin and mineral amounts, are in the tables below.