Granny Smith Apple vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Pears
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
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and pears:
- Both granny smith apple and pears are high in dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and pear has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to pears for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and pears are high in dietary fiber. Granny smith apple is very similar to granny smith apple for dietary fiber - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pear has 9.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and pear has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pear has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pear has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both granny smith apple and pears contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pear has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and pear has 0.18mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and pear has 116mg 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 pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more isorhamnetin than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 0.84 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.3 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, both granny smith apple and pears contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 44 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 Pears (Pears, raw) .
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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 granny smith apple or pears contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and pear has 57 calories.
Does granny smith apple or pears have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.