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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange juice and pickles 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Juice Pickles
Protein 6% 14%
Carbohydrates 90% 67%
Fat 4% 19%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Orange Juice or Pickles .

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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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.