Granny Smith Apple vs. Grape Juice
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Grape Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granny smith apple
versus
grape juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and grape juice:
- Granny smith apple has more folate.
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to grape juice for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for grape juice, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple has 32% less sugar than grape juice - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grape juice and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grape juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Granny smith apple has more folate. Both granny smith apple and grape juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.133 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg 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, granny smith apple has more quercetin than grape juice per 100 grams, however, grape juice contains more myricetin than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 0.72 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.7 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 granny smith apple and grape juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 57 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: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 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 grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.
Does granny smith apple or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and grape juice contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.