Pear: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: pear.
12.1g net carbs per 100 g
0.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
29glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 12.1 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Energy | 57 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169118 “Pears, raw”. Net carbs = total carbs 15.2 g − fiber 3.1 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small148 g | 1 medium178 g | 1 large230 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 18.0 | 21.6 | 27.9 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 6 | 8 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 29. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 24 to 33.
Foods in the tables:
- Pear, Williams, raw, ripe/soft
- Pear, Williams, raw, under ripe/crunchy
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