Blackberry vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and pears:
- Both pears and blackberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blackberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pears per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 96% |
| Fat | 9% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Blackberry has 71% more dietary fiber than pear - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Blackberry has 50% less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and blackberry are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 388% more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both blackberry and pears contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 222% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Blackberry has 244% more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Blackberry has 40% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, blackberry has more kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin than pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more isorhamnetin than blackberry per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.58 mg | 0.84 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.3 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 44 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blackberry and pears contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blackberry | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.093 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pears or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does pears or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.