Granny Smith Apple vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Peas
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
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and peas:
- Both granny smith apple and peas are high in dietary fiber.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple has 28% less calories than pea - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 104% more dietary fiber than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 11 times more protein than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has 660% more Vitamin A than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 675% more Vitamin K than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both granny smith apple and peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Granny Smith Apple | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 400% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 880% more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does granny smith apple or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple has 30% less calories than pea - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does granny smith apple or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.