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Green Anjou pear
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 66 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 3.1 g 11%
- Sugars 9.7 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg 5%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 4.3 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.15 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.04 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Choline 5.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg 1%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 13 mg 1%
- Potassium 127 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 66 | 0.4 g | 13 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup, sliced | 140 g | 92 | 0.6 g | 18 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × small | 172 g | 114 | 0.8 g | 22 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × medium | 202 g | 133 | 0.9 g | 26 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × large | 242 g | 160 | 1.1 g | 31 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup, sliced | 280 g | 185 | 1.2 g | 36 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ × cup, sliced | 70 g | 46 | 0.3 g | 8.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, sliced | 420 g | 277 | 1.8 g | 53 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 × cup, sliced | 560 g | 370 | 2.5 g | 71 g | 0.6 g |
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Questions about Green Anjou pear
How can you tell when a green Anjou pear is ripe?
Press gently beside the stem: a ripe pear gives slightly at the neck. Its green skin usually stays green as it ripens, so colour alone is not a reliable test.
How do you ripen green Anjou pears at home?
Leave them at room temperature and check the neck each day. To speed things up, put them in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple; once they yield slightly, move them to the fridge.
How should you store ripe green Anjou pears?
Keep ripe pears in the fridge, where they will stay firm for several days. Store them away from strong-smelling foods, and wash just before eating.
Are green Anjou pears good for poaching?
Yes. Peel and halve or quarter them, remove the cores, then simmer gently in spiced water, juice or wine for about 15–20 minutes, until a knife slips in easily. Their flesh holds its shape well.
What goes well with green Anjou pear in a salad?
Pair thin slices with blue cheese or goat’s cheese, toasted walnuts and peppery leaves such as rocket. A little lemon juice helps keep cut pear from browning.
Can you use green Anjou pear instead of apple in a recipe?
Yes, especially in salads, tarts and baked dishes. Pear is softer and juicier than apple, so add it later in cooking if you want it to keep its shape.
How does a green Anjou pear compare with a red Anjou pear?
They are closely related varieties with a similar mild, juicy texture; the main visible difference is the skin colour. Green Anjou pears have 66 kcal per 100 g, compared with 62 kcal in red Anjou pears.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167779 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
