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Pear

Also listed as: Pear, raw

Pear is low in purines and generally safe for people with gout in normal portions.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 140 g, which delivers 17 mg of purines, about 4% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
140 g
Purine / serving
17 mg
% daily purine
4%

Why grade B

Safe for most people in normal portions.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: high
12 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: medium (estimated)
6.23 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Moderate for gout (3–8 g/100g).

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