Pear and Pomegranate
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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
18.70 g
14
Fiber
3.10 g
19
4.00 g
14
Sugar
9.75 g
24
13.67 g
10
Protein
0.36 g
99+
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
5.10 mg
24
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
236.00 mg
29
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
77.93 g
99+
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.53 g
23
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
366.66 kcal
8
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
India, Iran
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5-7.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Iran
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
China
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Pyrus
Punica
Species
P. communis
P. granatum
Generic Group
Rose
Pomegranate
Difference Between Pear and Pomegranate
We might think that Pear and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Pomegranate with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Pomegranate is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
