Apples vs Sugars
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw — 0.190g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw — 62 vs 385 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Apples, red delicious, 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 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 62 kcal | 385 kcal | -84% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 84.7 g | 0.020 g | +423400% |
| Protein | 0.190 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.210 g | 0.320 g | -34% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.8 g | 99.6 g | -85% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | — | |
| Sugars, Total | 11.1 g | 99.8 g | -89% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.009 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.066 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.021 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 1.00 mg | +400% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0.050 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.70 mg | 0.300 mg | +1467% |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 95.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +4650% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 1.00 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.020 mg | 0.010 mg | +100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.024 mg | 0.007 mg | +243% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.030 mg | 0.004 mg | +650% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 62 kcal | 401 kcal | -85% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 56 kcal | 385 kcal | -85% |
| Energy | 258 kj | 1610 kj | -84% |
| Nitrogen | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| Ash | 0.150 g | 0.070 g | +114% |
| Sucrose | 0.920 g | 99.8 g | -99% |
| Glucose | 2.61 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 7.56 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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