Apple Juice vs. Granny Smith Apple

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice 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 apple juice versus granny smith apple (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and granny smith apple:

  • Granny smith apple has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and granny smith apple 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to granny smith apple for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for granny smith apple, 3:94:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Granny Smith Apple
Protein 1% 3%
Carbohydrates 97% 94%
Fat 2% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple juice and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple juice has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Granny smith apple has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Apple Juice Granny Smith Apple
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.019 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.025 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.126 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.037 MG
Folate ~ 3 UG

Minerals

calcium

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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,

Apple Juice Granny Smith Apple
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.58 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,

Apple Juice Granny Smith Apple
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 64 UG
beta-carotene ~ 59 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does granny smith apple or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does granny smith apple or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.