Granny Smith Apple vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Lime
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
(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:
- Both lime and granny smith apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Lime has 4.6 times less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Lime has more pantothenic acid.
- Lime 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 (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 48% less calories than granny smith apple - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is heavier in carbs and similar to lime for protein and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for lime, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and granny smith apple are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lime for dietary fiber - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 4.6 times less sugar than granny smith apple - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lime has more pantothenic acid. Both granny smith apple and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 560% more calcium than granny smith apple - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Lime has 300% more iron than granny smith apple - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of potassium - lime has 102mg 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 contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 30 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 Lime .
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 (Limes, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 lime or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 50% less calories than granny smith apple - lime has 30 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does lime or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.