Apple vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and pickles:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pickle has 3.3 times less calories than apple.
- Pickle has 4.7 times less carbohydrates than apple.
- Pickle has 8.7 times less sugar than apple.
- Pickle has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 3.3 times less calories than apple - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 4.7 times less carbohydrates than apple - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 8.7 times less sugar than apple - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and apple are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both apple and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 850% more calcium than apple - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and apple contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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 apple and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.052 G |
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 Apple or Pickles .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 3.3 times less calories than apple - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does pickles or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 4.7 times fewer carbohydrates than apple - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.