Apple Juice vs. Pomegranate Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Pomegranate Juice


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

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

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

  • Pomegranate juice has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and pomegranate 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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between apple juice and pomegranate juice. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to pomegranate juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Pomegranate Juice
Protein 1% 1%
Carbohydrates 97% 94%
Fat 2% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

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Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

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Both pomegranate juice and apple juice are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than apple juice - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Juice Pomegranate Juice
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.233 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.285 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.04 MG
Folate ~ 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than apple juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg 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 pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Apple Juice Pomegranate Juice
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.58 mg 1.11 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Apple Juice Pomegranate Juice
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.05 G
Total 0.033 G 0.05 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 Pomegranate Juice .

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

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FAQ

Does pomegranate juice or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does pomegranate juice or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pomegranate juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.