Applesauce vs. Grapes

Nutrition comparison of Applesauce and Grapes


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of applesauce versus grapes (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in applesauce and grapes:

  • Grape has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of applesauce and grapes is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Applesauce (Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

calories

Applesauce has 39% less calories than grape - applesauce has 42 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, applesauce is similar to grapes for protein, carbs and fat. Applesauce has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for grapes, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Applesauce Grapes
Protein 2% 4%
Carbohydrates 96% 94%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Applesauce has 38% less carbohydrates than grape - applesauce has 11.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - applesauce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Applesauce has 39% less sugar than grape - applesauce has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - applesauce has 0.17g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both applesauce and grapes are low in saturated fat - applesauce has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - applesauce has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - applesauce has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - applesauce has 0.16mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - applesauce has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Grape has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both applesauce and grapes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Applesauce Grapes
Thiamin 0.026 MG 0.069 MG
Riboflavin 0.03 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.084 MG 0.188 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 0.05 MG
Vitamin B6 0.027 MG 0.086 MG
Folate 3 UG 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of calcium - applesauce has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.

iron

Applesauce and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - applesauce has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.

potassium

Grape has 158% more potassium than applesauce - applesauce has 74mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Applesauce Grapes
beta-carotene 13 UG 39 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 72 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, grape has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than applesauce per 100 grams.

Applesauce Grapes
alpha linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.011 G
Total 0.003 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both applesauce and grapes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Applesauce Grapes
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.037 G
Total 0.012 G 0.037 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Applesauce or Grapes .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Applesauce (Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) .

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FAQ

Does applesauce or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?
Applesauce has 40% less calories than grape - applesauce has 42 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.

Does applesauce or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, applesauce has 40% fewer carbohydrates than grape - applesauce has 11.3g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.