The Chinese pear with the exotic name "nashi" is the result of selection, thanks to which a fairly hard and sour fruit has acquired excellent taste and juiciness. Now it is grown not only in China, but also in many Asian countries, where it is appreciated for its pleasant taste, tender flesh and rich biochemical composition.
Ingredients and caloric content of pears
Nashi is a small round fruit, similar at the same time to an apple and a pear. In its taste, sweetness is combined with a pleasant and piquant sourness. The very low caloric content of the Chinese pear and the content of nutrients in it make this fruit a valuable nutritional component when dieting is observed.
One medium fruit weighs about 200 g. If we consider that 100 grams of neshes contain only 42 kcal, then the calorific value of 1 pear is 84 kcal. With such a low energy value, the Chinese pear has a rich composition of minerals and vitamins.
- Potassium - about 250 mg, which more than covers the daily requirement of the body in this mineral. Potassium regulates water-salt balance, takes an active part in the work of the nervous system, stimulates the work of the intestine, is necessary for the urinary system and supports normal blood pressure.
- The content of phosphorus (22 mg), magnesium (16 mg), calcium (8 mg) allows you to enrich the body and balance the work of internal organs and systems during diet or active physical exertion.
- Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, PP, C, K, E, choline make Nashi a valuable dietary product that can and should be consumed to replenish the body with the necessary nutritional elements.
Regular use of Chinese pear helps to cleanse the intestines, to balance the digestive system, to improve metabolism, to replenish supplies of potassium, phosphorus and folic acid (B9). Pear (1 piece per day) will not affect the daily calorie content, but will please you with its delicate taste and enrich the diet.