Pear glycemic index
Pear has a glycemic index of 33, which is low. A 120 g serving (1 medium fruit) has a glycemic load of 5 (low).
- Serving120 g
- Available carbs15 g
- Fiber3.7 g
- Sugars12 g
- Protein0.4 g
- Calories68 kcal
Serving: 1 medium fruit.
What to know
Pears are among the lowest-GI fruits. Firmer, less ripe pears tested lower than soft ripe ones, and keeping the skin adds fiber.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 6.1 g | 2 | Low |
| 100 g | 12 g | 4 | Low |
| 120 g · 1 medium fruit | 15 g | 5 | Low |
| 240 g · double serving | 29 g | 10 | Low |
What the studies found
The value of 33 is the median of 7 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results range from 18 to 43. That spread is normal: GI changes with variety, ripeness, cooking and processing, and between labs.
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 18 · Taiwan 2010
- 24 · Australia 2015
- 26 · Taiwan 2010
- 33 · Australia 2015
- 33 · Germany 1977
- 41 · Canada 1993
- 43 · Italy 1995
Pear compared with other fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Is pear low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 33, pear is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of pear?
A 120 g serving (1 medium fruit) has a glycemic load of 5, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat pear?
With a GI of 33 and a low glycemic load per serving, pear usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in pear?
A 120 g serving has about 18 g of total carbohydrate, including 3.7 g of fiber, leaving 14.5 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 15.2 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 68 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 18 g |
| Available carbs | 12 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Sugars | 9.8 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Pears, raw (SR Legacy, FDC 169118). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.