Apple Cider vs. Apple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Apple 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 apple juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Apple juice has more pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and apple 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 Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apple juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - apple juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

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

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Apple Juice
Protein 1% 1%
Carbohydrates 97% 97%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

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

dietary fiber

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

sugar

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

Protein

protein

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

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apple juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

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

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Cider Apple Juice
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.021 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.017 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.073 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.049 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.018 MG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

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

potassium

Apple juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - apple juice has 101mg 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, both apple cider and apple juice contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apple Cider Apple Juice
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 16 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

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

omega 6s

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

Apple Cider Apple Juice
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.033 G
Total 0.033 G 0.033 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 Apple Cider or Apple Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

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

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