Apple Cider vs. Grape Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Grape Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
grape juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and grape juice:
- Grape juice has more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to grape juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for grape juice, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 96% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple cider has 32% less sugar than grape juice - grape juice has 14.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - grape juice has 0.37g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grape juice and apple cider are low in saturated fat - grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - grape juice has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple cider and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grape juice has more pantothenic acid. Both apple cider and grape juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Apple Cider | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.133 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.048 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.032 MG |
Minerals
calcium
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - grape juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - grape juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - grape juice has 104mg 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 | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 57 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple cider and grape juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Cider | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and grape juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.017 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 Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does grape juice or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does grape juice or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grape juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.