Granny Smith Apple vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Yellow Mustard
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
yellow mustard
(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 mustard:
- Both granny smith apple and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber.
- Yellow mustard has 57% less carbohydrates than granny smith apple.
- Yellow mustard has 9.4 times less sugar than granny smith apple.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than granny smith apple.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 32% |
| Fat | 3% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has 57% less carbohydrates than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Yellow mustard has 43% more dietary fiber than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard has 9.4 times less sugar than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 750% more protein than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and granny smith apple are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg 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 mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 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 Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does granny smith apple or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does granny smith apple or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.