Almond Milk vs. Orange Juice

Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Orange Juice


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of almond milk versus orange juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and orange juice:

  • Almond milk has 6.9 times less carbohydrates than orange juice.
  • Almond milk has 67% less calories than orange juice.
  • Almond milk has 9.3 times less sugar than orange juice.
  • Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than orange juice.
  • Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Orange juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of almond milk and orange juice 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Almond milk has 67% less calories than orange juice - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to orange juice per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Almond Milk Orange Juice
Protein 10% 6%
Carbohydrates 33% 90%
Fat 57% 4%
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carbohydrates

Almond milk has 6.9 times less carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Orange juice and almond milk contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Almond milk has 9.3 times less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.

Protein

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Orange juice and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both orange juice and almond milk are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond milk - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Orange juice has more Vitamin A than almond milk - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Almond milk has more Vitamin D than orange juice - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than orange juice - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Orange juice and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Orange juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Almond Milk Orange Juice
Thiamin ~ 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.01 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.07 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.01 MG 0.19 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.04 MG
Folate 1 UG 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.

iron

Orange juice and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Orange juice has 199% more potassium than almond milk - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond milk has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.

Almond Milk Orange Juice
other omega 6 0.001 G ~
linoleic acid 0.252 G 0.029 G
Total 0.253 G 0.029 G



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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Orange Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does orange juice or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Almond milk has 70% less calories than orange juice - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.

Does orange juice or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 6.9 times fewer carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.

Does orange juice or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.