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How much fiber is in pear?
Pear has 5.5 g of fiber per 1 medium (178 g). That is 20% of the daily value and a high amount for a fruit.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About pear and fiber
A medium pear with skin provides 5.5 grams of fiber, more than an apple of the same size. Pears are high FODMAP because of sorbitol and fructose, so a quarter pear is the usual low-FODMAP limit.
How pear compares to other fruits
Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberries | 1 cup | 8 g | 6.5 g | 29% |
| Blackberries | 1 cup | 7.6 g | 5.3 g | 27% |
| Persimmon | 1 medium | 6 g | 3.6 g | 21% |
| Pear | 1 medium | 5.5 g | 3.1 g | 20% |
| Dragon Fruit | 1 medium | 5.3 g | 3.1 g | 19% |
| Dried Figs | 1/4 cup | 4.7 g | 9.4 g | 17% |
| Avocado | 1/2 medium | 4.6 g | 6.8 g | 16% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of pear to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of pear to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for pear
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pears, raw, bartlett | 3.1 g | 0.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Pear, Anjou, green, with skin, raw | 2.6 g | – | – |
| Pears, raw | 3.1 g | – | – |
| Pears, raw, bartlett (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) | 3.1 g | 0.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Pears, asian, raw | 3.6 g | – | – |
| Pears, raw, red anjou | 3 g | – | – |
| Pears, dried, sulfured, uncooked | 7.5 g | – | – |
| Pear nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid | 0.6 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.