Granny Smith Apple vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Grapefruit
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
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and grapefruit:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than granny smith apple, however, granny smith apple contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein and similar to grapefruit for carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapefruit and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 10 times more Vitamin A than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both granny smith apple and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 340% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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 grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more luteolin than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 0.33 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.6 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 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, grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than granny smith apple per 100 grams, however, granny smith apple contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 686 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 5 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 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 Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does granny smith apple or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.