Bartlett pears are grown in the Pacific Northwest. One of the most common types of pears found in grocery stores, Bartletts feature a typical pear shape and flavor. When trying to add more fruits to your diet, pears are a good choice because of their fiber content.
Calories, Protein and Fat
One cup of chopped Bartlett pears contains 86 calories, slightly more than the 65 calories found in one cup of chopped apples. One cup of Bartlett pears also provides 1 g of protein. The protein in pears is incomplete, meaning it does not provide all the amino acids your body needs from the food you eat. Pears contain no fat.
Vitamins and Minerals
One cup of Bartlett pears provides 10 percent of the daily value for vitamin C, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Vitamin C supports healthy tissue and acts as an antioxidant to promote immunity. One cup of pears also provides 1 percent of your daily value for vitamin A, iron and calcium.
Carbohydrates
You get 23 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup of Bartlett pears. These carbohydrates break down into 3 g of starches and 15 g of sugar. The remaining 5 g of carbohydrates come from fiber. You need between 20 and 30 g of fiber daily for good digestive health. While you should seek to limit added sugar in your diet, such as that found in sodas or cookies, the sugar in pears is naturally occurring fructose. Pears are higher in sugar than apples, which contain 13 g of sugar, and lower in sugar than bananas -- which have 18 g per cup -- and oranges -- which have 17 g per cup.
Additional Benefits
Pears are mild in flavor, so they appeal to children and adults alike. Pears are versatile; you can pair them with salty cheese or with nut butter for a snack or use them in savory or sweet recipes. Pears are also portable, like apples, making them convenient for an on-the-go lifestyle.
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