Granny Smith Apple vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Watermelon
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
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and watermelon:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than granny smith apple, however, granny smith apple contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
- Watermelon has more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 48% less calories than granny smith apple - watermelon has 30 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 similar to watermelon for fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon has 45% less carbohydrates than granny smith apple - watermelon has 7.6g 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 600% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 460% more Vitamin A than granny smith apple - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more pantothenic acid. Both granny smith apple and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg 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 watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more luteolin and kaempferol than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 2.54 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.46 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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, watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than granny smith apple per 100 grams, however, granny smith apple contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 50% less calories than granny smith apple - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does watermelon or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon has 50% fewer carbohydrates than granny smith apple - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.