Granny Smith Apple vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Pineapple
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
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and pineapple:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both granny smith apple and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple has 160% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 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 pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 35 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).
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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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 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 pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does granny smith apple or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.