Granny Smith Apple vs. Pears

Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Pears


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 pears (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and pears:

  • Both granny smith apple and pears are high in dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of granny smith apple and pears is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and pear has 57 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to pears for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for pears, 3:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Granny Smith Apple Pears
Protein 3% 3%
Carbohydrates 94% 96%
Fat 3% 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both granny smith apple and pears 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 pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pear has 9.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and pear has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pears and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pear has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pear has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both granny smith apple and pears contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Granny Smith Apple Pears
Thiamin 0.019 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.026 MG
Niacin 0.126 MG 0.161 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.056 MG 0.049 MG
Vitamin B6 0.037 MG 0.029 MG
Folate 3 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pear has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and pear has 0.18mg of iron.

potassium

Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of potassium - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium per 100 grams and pear has 116mg 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 pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more isorhamnetin than granny smith apple per 100 grams.

Granny Smith Apple Pears
Quercetin 2.54 mg 0.84 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 0.3 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, both granny smith apple and pears contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Granny Smith Apple Pears
beta-carotene 59 UG 14 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 64 UG 44 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 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).

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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 Pears (Pears, raw) .

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FAQ

Does granny smith apple or pears contain more calories in 100 grams?
Granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and pear has 57 calories.

Does granny smith apple or pears have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.