Apple Juice vs. Pears

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Pears


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

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

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

  • Pear has more folate.
  • Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and pears 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 Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to pears for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pears, 3:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Pears
Protein 1% 3%
Carbohydrates 97% 96%
Fat 2% 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pear has 378% more Vitamin C than apple juice - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Juice Pears
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.026 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.161 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.049 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.029 MG
Folate ~ 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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 pears contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Apple Juice Pears
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.58 mg 0.84 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 0.3 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,

Apple Juice Pears
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 44 UG
beta-carotene ~ 14 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Apple Juice Pears
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.001 G
Total 0.007 G 0.001 G

omega 6s

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

Apple Juice Pears
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.093 G
Total 0.033 G 0.093 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 Juice or Pears .

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

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FAQ

Does pears or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does pears or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.