Apple Juice vs. Grapefruit

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Grapefruit


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

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

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

  • Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice.
  • Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and grapefruit 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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apple juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to grapefruit for fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Grapefruit
Protein 1% 7%
Carbohydrates 97% 91%
Fat 2% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apple juice has 11.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice - apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - apple juice has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 33 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than apple juice - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Juice Grapefruit
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.043 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.031 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.204 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.262 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.053 MG
Folate ~ 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Grapefruit has 175% more calcium than apple juice - apple juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - apple juice has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.

potassium

Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - apple juice has 101mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both apple juice and grapefruit contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Apple Juice Grapefruit
myricetin 0.01 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 0.58 mg 0.33 mg
luteolin ~ 0.6 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.01 mg

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 juice and grapefruit contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apple Juice Grapefruit
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 5 UG
beta-carotene ~ 686 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 3 UG
lycopene ~ 1419 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Apple Juice Grapefruit
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.008 G
Total 0.007 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

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

Apple Juice Grapefruit
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.029 G
Total 0.033 G 0.029 G



Customize your serving size


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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .

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FAQ

Does apple juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apple juice has 46 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.

Does apple juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apple juice has 11.3g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.