Canned pears in water pack have 29 kcal per 100 g. The lowest-calorie canned fruit option — nearly half the calories of fresh (57 kcal). Water dilution reduces concentration without adding sugar.
How should I track Pears, canned, water pack?
When tracking Pears, canned, water pack, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.