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Apples vs Sugars

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Apples 59
Sugars 385

Protein (g)

Apples 0.270
Sugars 0

Carbs (g)

Apples 14.2
Sugars 99.6

Fat (g)

Apples 0.140
Sugars 0.320

Fiber (g)

Apples 2.50
Sugars —

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw — 0.270g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw — 59 vs 385 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient Apples Sugars
Energy
Energy 59 kcal 385 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 85.1 g 0.020 g
Protein 0.270 g 0 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.140 g 0.320 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.2 g 99.6 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.50 g —
Sugars, Total 10.5 g 99.8 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.018 mg —
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.075 mg —
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 0.110 mg —
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.028 mg —
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 0 ug —
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 5.00 mg 1.00 mg
Iron, Fe 0.070 mg 0.050 mg
Magnesium, Mg 5.10 mg 0.300 mg
Phosphorus, P 10.0 mg 0 mg
Potassium, K 116 mg 2.00 mg
Sodium, Na 0 mg 1.00 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.020 mg 0.010 mg
Copper, Cu 0.035 mg 0.007 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.039 mg 0.004 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 59 kcal 401 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 53 kcal 385 kcal
Energy 247 kj 1610 kj
Nitrogen 0.040 g 0 g
Ash 0.310 g 0.070 g
Sucrose 1.45 g 99.8 g
Glucose 2.30 g 0 g
Fructose 6.76 g 0 g
Lactose 0 g 0 g
Maltose 0 g 0 g
Galactose — 0.030 g
Iodine
Iodine mcg/100gB — 0 mcg
Fluoride
Mean mcg/100g ** — 1.45 mg

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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