Apple Cider vs. Kale

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Kale


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

We compared the nutritional contents of apple cider versus kale (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and kale:

  • Kale has 61% less carbohydrates than apple cider.
  • Kale has 8.7 times less sugar than apple cider.
  • Kale has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Kale has signficantly more iron than apple cider.
  • Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and kale 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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Kale (Kale, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kale and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kale per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for kale, 28:41:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Kale
Protein 1% 28%
Carbohydrates 97% 41%
Fat 2% 31%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kale has 61% less carbohydrates than apple cider - kale has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Kale is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - kale has 4.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Kale has 8.7 times less sugar than apple cider - kale has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Kale has 28 times more protein than apple cider - kale has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kale and apple cider are low in saturated fat - kale has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 102 times more Vitamin C than apple cider - kale has 93.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than apple cider - kale has 241ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Kale and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kale has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than apple cider - kale has 389.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Cider Kale
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.113 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.347 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 1.18 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.37 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.147 MG
Folate ~ 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kale is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than apple cider - kale has 254mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Kale has signficantly more iron than apple cider - kale has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Kale is an excellent source of potassium and it has 245% more potassium than apple cider - kale has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

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,

Apple Cider Kale
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 6261 UG
beta-carotene ~ 2873 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kale has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Kale
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.378 G
Total 0.007 G 0.378 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kale has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Kale
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.291 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.003 G
Total 0.033 G 0.294 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Kale (Kale, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kale or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kale and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - kale has 35 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does kale or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kale has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apple cider - kale has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

Does kale or apple cider contain more calcium?
Kale is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than apple cider - kale has 254mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

Does kale or apple cider contain more potassium?
Kale is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than apple cider - kale has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.