How much fiber is in a pear?
Pears have 5.5 grams of fiber in 1 medium pear (178 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 20% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Per 100 grams, pears have 3.1 grams of fiber.
5.5gof fiber in 1 medium pear
22% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in pears by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, slices | 140g | 4.3g |
| 1 small | 148g | 4.6g |
| 1 cup, cubes | 161g | 5g |
| 1 medium | 178g | 5.5g |
| 1 large | 230g | 7.1g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 3.1g |
How pears compare with other fruits
Pears rank 3 of 11 fruits in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Avocado9.2g
- Raspberries8g
- Pear5.5g
- Apple4.4g
- Blueberries3.6g
Each bar is one serving: avocado, 1 avocado; raspberries, 1 cup; pear, 1 medium pear; apple, 1 medium apple, with skin; blueberries, 1 cup.
More than an apple
A medium pear has 5.5 grams of fiber. A medium apple has 4.4. Among the whole fruits in this library, only avocado has more.
Two pears is a real dent
Two medium pears in a day is 11 grams, 44% of a 25 gram goal, before you have eaten anything else.
More fiber alongside pears
- Chia seeds: 9.8 grams in 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons)
- Oatmeal: 4 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Almonds: 3.5 grams in 1 ounce (about 23 almonds)
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.
Questions about fiber in pears
- How much fiber is in a pear?
- Pears have 5.5 grams of fiber in 1 medium pear, which weighs 178 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are pears high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 medium pear, has 5.5 grams. That is 20% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Pears rank 3 of 11 fruits in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of pears?
- 3.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 large, weighs 230 grams and has 7.1 grams of fiber.
- How many pears would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 4.6, at 5.5 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Pears, raw, retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.