Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.23 g15.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.10 g1.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.75 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
0.36 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg0.08 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg15.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg197.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.18 mg0.70 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg4.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg11.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
7.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg17.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.05 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.08 mg0.13 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
93.00 mg49.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
83.96 g83.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.32 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA320.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Crunchy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Tart
Origin
China, Japan
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
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
Cydonia
Species
P. communis
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Rose
Rose