Granny Smith Apple vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Baby Carrots
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
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and baby carrots:
- Both granny smith apple and baby carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrot has 40% less calories than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in protein and similar to baby carrots for carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and baby carrots are high in dietary fiber. Granny smith apple is very similar to granny smith apple for dietary fiber - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 50% less sugar than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 137 times more Vitamin A than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both granny smith apple and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 540% more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 493% more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 98% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg 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,
| Granny Smith Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 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 Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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 granny smith apple or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrot has 40% less calories than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Does granny smith apple or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.