Bartlett Pear vs Bosc Pear: What is the difference?

vitamin B12 per 100g

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bartlett Pear)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bosc Pear)

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is important for maintaining the health of the nervous system. It works closely with folate (vitamin B9) in the production of red blood cells and the processing of iron.

vitamin A (RAE) per 100g

1µg

1µg

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is primarily important for maintaining healthy vision. It also acts as an antioxidant and is important for the health of teeth, bones, soft tissues and skin. RAE (Retinol Activity Equivalent) is the unit of measurement the scientific community prefers.

vitamin A (IU) per 100g

28IU

19IU

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that comes in various forms. It is primarily important in maintaining healthy vision and the development of bones, soft tissues and skin. IU (International Units) is the unit of measurement that almost all food labels use.

vitamin E (added) per 100g

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bartlett Pear)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bosc Pear)

The added amount of vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol) is a synthetic form of the natural vitamin E that is added to foods to increase their nutritional value.

vitamin D2 and D3 per 100g

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bartlett Pear)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bosc Pear)

D2 is produced by plants and D3 by the human skin when exposed to sunlight. Their main role is to maintain normal calcium and phosphorus blood levels, helping to promote bone and teeth health.

vitamin B6 per 100g

0.03mg

0.02mg

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is needed for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. It's essential for absorbing vitamin B12 and takes part in the production of red blood cells, various cells of the immune system and in the formation of myelin, which protects nerve cells from damage.

vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) per 100g

0.12mg

0.12mg

Vitamin E Alpha (d-alpha-tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the body's cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, strengthens the immune system and prevents blood clotting.

vitamin D per 100g

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bartlett Pear)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bosc Pear)

Rarely present in foods, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin usually obtained through sun exposure. It facilitates the absorption of calcium which is essential for bone health.

vitamin K per 100g

3.8µg

5.2µg

Vitamin K refers to a group of fat-soluble vitamins (K1 and K2) needed for the synthesis of proteins that ensure blood coagulation and help bone metabolism.