Canned Drained Pears, Usda Commodity, Juice Pack

Yes. One serving has about 51 calories, 12.9 g carbs, 8.5 g natural sugar, 2.2 g fiber, and very little fat or sodium, so it is a fairly light fruit option. It is not as ideal as fresh fruit in every situation, but because it is packed in juice and drained, it is a better choice than canned pears in syrup.

For USDA commodity canned pears, the official standards require them to be U.S. Grade B or better, usually Bartlett pears, peeled, and packed in a natural pack with no added spices or flavoring.

No. One 100 g serving has 8.27 g sugar, which is not especially high for fruit. It is still a sweet food, so portion size matters for people watching blood sugar, but this is not the same as fruit packed in syrup with obvious added sugar.

Yes. One serving has just 4 mg sodium, and the American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 mg sodium a day, with an ideal target of 1,500 mg for most adults, so this food is nowhere near a sodium concern on its own.

Yes, usually. One serving has 99 mg potassium, which is relatively modest, and the National Kidney Foundation includes canned pears among lower potassium fruit options. It also advises people with CKD not to drink the liquid from canned fruits.