Calories in
pears, raw, red anjou
62 kcal per 100 g Pears, raw, red anjou contains 62 calories per 100 grams, or about 78 calories per small. Per 100 g it provides 0.3 g protein, 14.9 g carbohydrate and 0.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 96% carbohydrate, 2% protein, 2% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small | 126.0 g | 78 | 0.4 g | 18.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 medium | 157.0 g | 97 | 0.5 g | 23.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 large | 223.0 g | 138 | 0.7 g | 33.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 140.0 g | 87 | 0.5 g | 20.9 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per small
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per small |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 62 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 18.8 g |
| Fibre | 3.0 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 9.5 g | 12.0 g |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Potassium | 123.0 mg | 155.0 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 13.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.2 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Water | 84.2 g | 106.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167777). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pears, raw, red anjou compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, pears, raw, red anjou ranks 38 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.5 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one small (78 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in pears, raw, red anjou?
Pears, raw, red anjou contains 62 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 78 calories per small. It also provides 0.3 g of protein, 14.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pears, raw, red anjou?
By calories, pears, raw, red anjou is roughly 96% carbohydrate, 2% protein and 2% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a small?
About 16 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the pears, raw, red anjou I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pears, raw, red anjou". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.