Apple Cider vs. Cherries
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Cherries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
cherries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and cherries:
- Cherry has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - cherry has 63 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cherries for fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for cherries, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - cherry has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 950% more dietary fiber than apple cider - cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - cherry has 12.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - cherry has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherries and apple cider are low in saturated fat - cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry has 678% more Vitamin C than apple cider - cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and cherries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Cider | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.199 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - cherry has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - cherry has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than apple cider - cherry has 222mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 Cider | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 85 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cherry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and cherries contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.027 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 Cider (Apple cider) and Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cherries or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - cherry has 63 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does cherries or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherries and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - cherry has 16g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.