Pears, Chinese, Raw

Pear, Chinese, Raw

Common Name: Asian Pear

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A lightly sweet crisp grainy pear grown in Korea, Japan, and China. Most often given as gifts or used (in blended or mashed form) as a sauce or marinade ingredient. Also used in desserts and salads. Available in season in most Korean Markets.

Asian pears are becoming more common in the United States, and can now be found in many standard markets/groceries.

Substitutes: apples (Different Flavor, crispy texture), Western pears (softer, sweeter), quince (more tart)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 fruit, 2-1/4 in high x 2-1/2 in dia.

Other serving sizes: 1 fruit 2-1/4" high x 2-1/2" dia, 1 fruit 3-3/8" high x 3" diameter, 1 fruit, 3-3/8 in high x 3 in dia, 1 gram, 1 lb, 1 ounce, 1 oz, 100g

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition source: USDA SR-21.

Amount Per Serving
Calories	51.24
Calories From Fat (5%)	2.35
Calories From Protein (4%)	2.05
Calories From Carbohydrates (91%)	46.84
Calories From Alcohol (0%)	0
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.28g	<1%
Saturated Fat 0.01g	<1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.07g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Potassium 147.62mg	4%
Total Carbohydrates 12.99g	4%
Fiber 4.39g	18%
Sugar 8.6g
Net Carbohydrates 8.6g
Protein 0.61g	1%
Vitamin A 0IU	0%
Vitamin C 4.64mg	8%
Calcium 4.88mg	<1%
Iron 0mg	0%
Vitamin E 0.15mg	1%
Thiamin 0.01mg	<1%
Riboflavin 0.01mg	<1%
Niacin 0.27mg	1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg	1%
Folate 9.76mcg	2%
Vitamin B12 0mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.09mg	<1%
Vitamin K 5.49mcg	7%
Phosphorus 13.42mg	1%
Magnesium 9.76mg	2%
Zinc 0.02mg	<1%
Copper 0.06mg	3%
Manganese 0.07mg	4%
Selenium 0.12mcg	<1%
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Water 107.67g	0%