Granny Smith Apple vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Strawberries
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
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and strawberries:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Strawberry 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 45% less calories than granny smith apple - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 49% less sugar than granny smith apple - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both granny smith apple and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Granny Smith Apple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 220% more calcium than granny smith apple - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 120mg 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 strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more kaempferol than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | 1.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.5 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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,
| Granny Smith Apple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 26 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 Strawberries .
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 Strawberries (Strawberries, 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 strawberries or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 50% less calories than granny smith apple - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does strawberries or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.