Apple Cider vs. Orange Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Orange Juice


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

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

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

  • Orange juice has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider 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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) 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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Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to orange juice for fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Orange Juice
Protein 1% 6%
Carbohydrates 97% 90%
Fat 2% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 54 times more Vitamin C than apple cider - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Orange juice has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and orange juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Apple Cider Orange Juice
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.19 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.04 MG
Folate ~ 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Orange juice has 98% more potassium than apple cider - orange juice has 200mg 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 Orange Juice
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 115 UG
beta-carotene ~ 33 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple cider and orange juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Apple Cider Orange Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.011 G
Total 0.007 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and orange juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Apple Cider Orange Juice
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.029 G
Total 0.033 G 0.029 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 Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does orange juice or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does orange juice or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.