Orange Juice vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and pickles:
- Orange juice has more niacin and folate.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pickle has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than orange juice.
- Pickle has 6.8 times less sugar than orange juice.
- Pickle has 73% less calories than orange juice.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 73% less calories than orange juice - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 66% |
| Fat | 4% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than orange juice - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pickle has 400% more dietary fiber than orange juice - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 6.8 times less sugar than orange juice - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange juice has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and orange juice contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and orange juice are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more niacin and folate. Both orange juice and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Orange Juice | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 418% more calcium than orange juice - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and orange juice contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 71% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg 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, both orange juice and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange Juice | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange juice and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.052 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than orange juice - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.
Does pickles or orange juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 3.3 times fewer carbohydrates than orange juice - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.