Beer vs. Apple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
apple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and apple juice:
- Apple juice has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
| Beer | Apple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple juice - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple juice has more dietary fiber than beer - apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than apple juice - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple juice and beer are low in saturated fat - apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple juice has more Vitamin C than beer - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple juice and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple juice and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apple juice has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beer and apple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Beer | Apple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Apple juice has 274% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg 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, beer has more kaempferol than apple juice per 100 grams, however, apple juice contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams. Both beer and apple juice contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Beer | Apple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 0.58 mg |
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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does beer or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple juice - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.