Granny Smith Apple vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Cooked Lentils
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
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and lentils:
- Both granny smith apple and lentils are high in dietary fiber.
- Lentil has 4.3 times less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and granny smith apple has 50% less calories than lentil - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to lentils for fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple has 32% less carbohydrates than lentil - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 182% more dietary fiber than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lentil has 4.3 times less sugar than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 280% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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,
| Granny Smith Apple | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | ~ |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Granny Smith Apple or Lentils .
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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does granny smith apple or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and granny smith apple has 50% less calories than lentil - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does granny smith apple or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple has 30% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does granny smith apple or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does granny smith apple or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.