Pear Benefits & Nutrition
Pear benefits: nutrition per 100 g (57 kcal, 3.1 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Nashpati / babugosha.
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Nashpati / babugosha · Fruits
- 57 kcalenergy
- 0.4 gprotein
- 3.1 gfibre
- Jul–Octbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw, with skin) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of pear
- A good source of fibre, especially in the skin.
- Gentle, juicy fruit that may help with regular digestion.
- Low in calories.
How to eat it
Eat whole with the skin, slice into salads, or stew with cinnamon.
How much a day: 1 medium pear.
Who should be careful
- Pears contain sorbitol and fructose that can cause bloating in people with IBS.
Best season in India
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of pear?
A good source of fibre, especially in the skin. Gentle, juicy fruit that may help with regular digestion. Low in calories.
How much pear can I have a day?
1 medium pear. Eat whole with the skin, slice into salads, or stew with cinnamon.
Who should be careful with pear?
Pears contain sorbitol and fructose that can cause bloating in people with IBS.
When is pear in season in India?
Jul–Oct.
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