Cherries vs. Granny Smith Apple
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Granny Smith Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
granny smith apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and granny smith apple:
- Both granny smith apple and cherries are high in dietary fiber.
- Cherry has more pantothenic acid.
- Cherry is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to granny smith apple for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for granny smith apple, 3:94:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Granny smith apple has 33% more dietary fiber than cherry - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherries and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cherry has more pantothenic acid. Both cherries and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cherries | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cherry has 160% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cherries and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cherries | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | 2.54 mg |
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, both cherries and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cherries | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 59 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 64 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does granny smith apple or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.