Granny Smith Apple vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and yellow corn:
- Both granny smith apple and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber.
- Yellow corn has 53% less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow corn is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple has 40% less calories than yellow corn - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple has 35% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Granny smith apple has 17% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn has 53% less sugar than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 675% more protein than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Granny smith apple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 granny smith apple and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does granny smith apple or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple has 40% less calories than yellow corn - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does granny smith apple or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.