Apple Juice vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Grapefruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and grapefruit:
- Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apple juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to grapefruit for fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apple juice has 11.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice - apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - apple juice has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 33 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than apple juice - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 175% more calcium than apple juice - apple juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - apple juice has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - apple juice has 101mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both apple juice and grapefruit contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.33 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.6 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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 juice and grapefruit contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 5 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 686 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and grapefruit contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and grapefruit contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.029 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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apple juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apple juice has 46 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does apple juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apple juice has 11.3g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.