Apple Juice vs. Banana

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Banana


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

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

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

  • Apple juice has 51% less carbohydrates than banana.
  • Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and banana 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 Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apple juice has 48% less calories than banana - apple juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to banana for fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Banana
Protein 1% 5%
Carbohydrates 97% 93%
Fat 2% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apple juice has 51% less carbohydrates than banana - apple juice has 11.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Apple juice and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Apple juice and banana contain similar amounts of protein - apple juice has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple juice and banana are low in saturated fat - apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Banana has 867% more Vitamin C than apple juice - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Banana and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Banana and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Apple Juice Banana
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.665 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.334 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.367 MG
Folate ~ 20 UG

Minerals

calcium

Apple juice and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - apple juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Apple juice and banana contain similar amounts of iron - apple juice has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than apple juice - apple juice has 101mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana contain small amounts of myricetin.

Apple Juice Banana
myricetin 0.01 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 0.58 mg 0.06 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.11 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 banana contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apple Juice Banana
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 22 UG
beta-carotene ~ 26 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple juice per 100 grams.

Apple Juice Banana
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.027 G
Total 0.007 G 0.027 G

omega 6s

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

Apple Juice Banana
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.046 G
Total 0.033 G 0.046 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 Banana .

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

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FAQ

Does apple juice or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apple juice has 50% less calories than banana - apple juice has 46 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Does apple juice or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than banana - apple juice has 11.3g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does apple juice or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than apple juice - apple juice has 101mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.

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