Apple Juice vs. Grape Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Grape 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 grape juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and grape 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 Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

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

Macro Ratios from Calories:

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

carbohydrates

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Apple juice has 32% less sugar than grape juice - grape juice has 14.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - grape juice has 0.37g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both grape juice and apple juice are low in saturated fat - grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Apple juice and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Both apple juice and grape juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Apple Juice Grape Juice
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.017 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.133 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.048 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.032 MG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - grape juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - grape juice has 104mg 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 grape juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Apple Juice Grape Juice
myricetin 0.01 mg 0.7 mg
Quercetin 0.58 mg 0.72 mg
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.01 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.01 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 Grape Juice
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 57 UG
beta-carotene ~ 5 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Apple Juice Grape Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.005 G
Total 0.007 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

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

Apple Juice Grape Juice
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.017 G
Total 0.033 G 0.017 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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does grape juice or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does grape juice or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.