Apple Cider vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Cooked Yellow Corn


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

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

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

  • Apple cider has 52% less calories than yellow corn.
  • Yellow corn has 53% less sugar than apple cider.
  • Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and yellow corn 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apple cider has 52% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Yellow Corn
Protein 1% 12%
Carbohydrates 97% 76%
Fat 2% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apple cider has 46% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Yellow corn has 53% less sugar than apple cider - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Yellow corn has 33 times more protein than apple cider - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both yellow corn and apple cider are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yellow corn has 511% more Vitamin C than apple cider - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than apple cider - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Yellow corn and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yellow corn and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apple Cider Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.139 MG
Folate ~ 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Yellow corn and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Yellow corn and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 116% more potassium than apple cider - yellow corn has 218mg 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 Yellow Corn
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 906 UG
beta-carotene ~ 66 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.018 G
Total 0.007 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Apple Cider Yellow Corn
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.586 G
Total 0.033 G 0.586 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 Apple Cider or Yellow Corn .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does yellow corn or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apple cider has 50% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does yellow corn or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 50% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.