Peach vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and pears:
- Peach has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pears for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 96% |
| Fat | 5% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 107% more dietary fiber than peach - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and peach are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Peach has 23 times more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both peach and pears contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peach | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Pears and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Peach | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 44 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does pears or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and peach contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does pears or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.