Granny Smith Apple vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Lemon
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
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and lemon:
- Both lemon and granny smith apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 74% less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Lemon has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Lemon 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 Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 50% less calories than granny smith apple - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lemon for fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 84% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and granny smith apple are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lemon for dietary fiber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 74% less sugar than granny smith apple - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both granny smith apple and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 420% more calcium than granny smith apple - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 300% more iron than granny smith apple - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 120mg 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 lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more luteolin and myricetin than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 1.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.9 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.03 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.5 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,
| Granny Smith Apple | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 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 Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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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% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 50% less calories than granny smith apple - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does lemon or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.