Greek Yogurt vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
greek yogurt
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and pears:
- Greek yogurt has 63% less sugar than pear.
- Greek yogurt has 74% less carbohydrates than pear.
- Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pear.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
- Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pear has 54.9 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pears per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 96% |
| Fat | 24% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Greek yogurt has 74% less carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Greek yogurt has 63% less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pear has 54.9 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and pears are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and pear does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pear has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pear does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pear has 438% more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and pears contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Greek Yogurt | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, both greek yogurt and pears contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Greek Yogurt | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 44 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and pears contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Greek Yogurt | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and pears contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Greek Yogurt | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.067 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pears (Pears, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pears or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is pears or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does pears or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.