Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Gala Apples VS Granny Smith Apples

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Gala Apples	2%	2%	96%
Granny Smith Apples	3%	3%	94%

Macro Nutrients

	Gala Apples	Granny Smith Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8.9% 259kcal	9.07% 263kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.56% 0.54g	0.89% 0.86g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	47.7% 62g	47.5% 61.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	65% 47g	60% 43.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	37% 27g	31.3% 22.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 7.53g	% 12g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 12.6g	% 8.75g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	27.5% 10.4g	33.4% 12.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.02% 1.13g	3.56% 2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Gala Apples	Granny Smith Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.5% 4.54μg	2.5% 22.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.43% 0.077mg	7.2% 0.086mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10% 0.13mg	8.72% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.13% 0.34mg	3.57% 0.57mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5% 0.25mg	5.1% 0.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	13% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.4% 13.6μg	3.4% 13.6μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.44% 0.82mg	5.44% 0.82mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.9% 5.9μg	12% 14.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Gala Apples	Granny Smith Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.18% 31.8mg	2.27% 22.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	10.6% 0.095mg	15.6% 0.14mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	6.8% 0.54mg	8.5% 0.68mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.4% 22.7mg	5.4% 22.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	7.3% 0.17mg	8.68% 0.2mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	7.13% 50mg	7.78% 54.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.4% 490mg	16% 544mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	0.82% 0.45μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.3% 4.54mg	0.3% 4.54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.06% 0.23mg	1.65% 0.18mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10.5% 389g	10.5% 388g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Gala Apples VS Granny Smith Apples per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Gala Apples versus 1 lb of Granny Smith Apples to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Gala Apples vs Granny Smith Apples:

• 1 pound of Gala Apples has 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Granny Smith Apples.
• While 1 lb of Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin contains 2.5 times more Vitamin K than Raw Gala Apples with skin.
• 1 pound of Gala Apples have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• 1 pound of Granny Smith Apples have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Raw Gala Apples with skin as well as Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin E in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Gala Apples vs Granny Smith Apples:

• 1 lb of Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin contains 1.5 times more Copper than Raw Gala Apples with skin.
• Both Gala Apples and Granny Smith Apples contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per one pound.
• Both Raw Gala Apples with skin as well as Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Both Raw Gala Apples with skin and Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin have similar amounts of macro-nutrients per 1 lb
• Both Gala Apples and Granny Smith Apples offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate, Sugars, Fructose and Fiber per one pound.
• 1 pound of Gala Apples provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Gala Apples with skin as well as Raw Granny Smith Apples with skin provide inadequate amounts of Protein in one pound.