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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Pears and apples are both nutritious fruits, but when it comes to fiber content, pears have slightly more fiber than apples.
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A medium-sized pear contains approx 5.5 g of dietary fiber.
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A medium-sized apple provides around 4 g of dietary fiber.
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Both fruits contain soluble and insoluble fiber, however, pears have slightly more fiber.
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It helps in digestion, weight loss and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels in your body.
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Apples are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
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Pear provides more fiber per serving, while apples provide slightly more vitamin C.
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While pears have a slight advantage in fiber content, both fruits are valuable additions to a healthy diet.
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