Granny Smith Apple vs. Lime Juice
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Lime 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
lime 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 lime juice:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lime juice has 4.6 times less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Lime juice has 57% less calories than granny smith apple.
- Lime juice has more folate.
- Lime juice 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 Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime juice has 57% less calories than granny smith apple - lime juice has 25 calories per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to lime juice for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for lime juice, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 93% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than lime juice - lime juice has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime juice has 4.6 times less sugar than granny smith apple - lime juice has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - lime juice has 0.42g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime juice and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - lime juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - lime juice has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime juice has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime juice has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lime juice has more folate. Both granny smith apple and lime juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime juice has 180% more calcium than granny smith apple - lime juice has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of iron - lime juice has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of potassium - lime juice has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 120mg 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, both granny smith apple and lime juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 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: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Lime Juice (Lime juice, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime juice or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime juice has 60% less calories than granny smith apple - lime juice has 25 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does lime juice or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lime juice has 8.4g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.