Apple Cider vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and almonds:
- Almond has 55% less sugar than apple cider.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Apple cider has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and apple cider has 92% less calories than almond - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 14% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple cider has 48% less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 61 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond has 55% less sugar than apple cider - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 210 times more protein than apple cider - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apple cider has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and apple cider are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple cider has more Vitamin C than almond - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almonds and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2562 times more Vitamin E than apple cider - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple Cider | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than apple cider - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than apple cider - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 626% more potassium than apple cider - almond has 733mg 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, both apple cider and almonds contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Cider | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 1 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple cider and almonds contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Cider | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 12.326 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 Cider (Apple cider) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does almonds or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and apple cider has 90% less calories than almond - almond has 579 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does almonds or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 50% fewer carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does almonds or apple cider contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than apple cider - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
Does almonds or apple cider contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than apple cider - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
Does almonds or apple cider contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than apple cider - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.