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Dole Diced Pears 4 ea
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Dole Diced Pears 4 ea

Dole
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
13g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dole Diced Pears 4 ea is a familiar grocery staple: single-serve clear plastic cups of diced pears packed in fruit juice, sold in multi-packs. You’ll typically find it in the center-store canned/fridge aisle near other shelf-stable fruit cups, applesauce, canned peaches and fruit cocktail — sometimes displayed close to kids’ lunchbox items and breakfast sets. Shoppers buy it for quick snacks, school lunches, light desserts and as a portable fruit option for picnics or road trips. The brand leans on Dole’s long-standing association with fresh fruit and family-friendly convenience, targeting parents, busy professionals and anyone who wants an easy, pre-portioned fruit serving; marketing emphasizes freshness, quality and simple ingredients. The label uses health-halo cues like a fruit photo, “natural flavors,” and the familiar Dole logo; it’s not organic and doesn’t carry organic certification. In plain processing terms it’s a processed fruit product: pears preserved in fruit juices from concentrate with added natural flavoring. Sensory notes: the diced pears are tender but slightly resilient — softer than fresh but with distinct fruit bite — and the juice is mildly sweet and syrupy from the concentrated juices; aroma is fruity and clean with a hint of added flavor. Packaging is single-serve clear cups inside a cardboard pack, making it ritualistically convenient for slipping into a lunchbox, topping cereal or enjoying straight from the cup. The product sits culturally at the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesomeness: a quick, portable way to consume fruit that reads as “simple” on the shelf but is processed for shelf stability and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars13g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pears,, White, Grape, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, White, Grape, Juice, Concentrate),, Acerola, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Acerola, Juice, Concentrate),, Lemon, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate),, and, Natural, Flavors..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Mostly whole fruit preserved in fruit juice from concentrate with minimal additives; contains natural flavors and industrially processed juice concentrates, so it is a processed (NOVA 3) product rather than minimally processed or highly formulated ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Dole Diced Pears 4 ea

Dole Diced Pears can definitely fit into a healthy diet, especially if you're looking for a quick source of fruit. At just 70 calories per cup, they offer a bit of fiber and natural sweetness without added sugars. They’re great for snacking, but like anything, moderation is key!

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