Apple Cider vs. Nectarine

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Nectarine


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and nectarine:

  • Nectarine has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Nectarine has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider.
  • Nectarine is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and nectarine 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 Cider (Apple cider) and Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to nectarine per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for nectarine, 9:85:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Nectarine
Protein 1% 9%
Carbohydrates 97% 85%
Fat 2% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Nectarine has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Nectarine has 500% more Vitamin C than apple cider - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Nectarine has more Vitamin A than apple cider - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Nectarine has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both apple cider and nectarine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Apple Cider Nectarine
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.034 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 1.125 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.185 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.025 MG
Folate ~ 5 UG

Minerals

calcium

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Nectarine is a great source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than apple cider - nectarine has 201mg 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 Nectarine
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 130 UG
beta-carotene ~ 150 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Apple Cider Nectarine
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.002 G
Total 0.007 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Nectarine
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.111 G
Total 0.033 G 0.111 G



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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 Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) .

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FAQ

Does nectarine or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does nectarine or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.