Pear and Nectarine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.23 g
26
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
3.10 g
19
1.70 g
29
Sugar
9.75 g
24
7.90 g
37
Protein
0.36 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
5.10 mg
24
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Succulent
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-7.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Prunus
Species
P. communis
P. persica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Pear and Nectarine
We might think that Pear and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Nectarine with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear and Nectarine belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Nectarine is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
