Apple Juice vs. Ketchup

Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Ketchup


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and ketchup:

  • Apple juice has 59% less carbohydrates than ketchup.
  • Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and ketchup 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 Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Ketchup is high in calories and apple juice has 54% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to ketchup for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Ketchup
Protein 1% 4%
Carbohydrates 97% 96%
Fat 2% 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apple juice has 59% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Ketchup and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ketchup is high in sugar and apple juice has 55% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Ketchup and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both ketchup and apple juice are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Ketchup has 356% more Vitamin C than apple juice - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Ketchup has more Vitamin A than apple juice - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Ketchup has 145 times more Vitamin E than apple juice - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Ketchup and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Apple Juice Ketchup
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.011 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.166 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 1.434 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.049 MG 0.047 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.158 MG
Folate ~ 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Ketchup and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Ketchup and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than apple juice - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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 ketchup contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Apple Juice Ketchup
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.58 mg 0.86 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,

Apple Juice Ketchup
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG 161 UG
beta-carotene ~ 316 UG
lycopene ~ 12062 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and ketchup contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Apple Juice Ketchup
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.001 G
Total 0.007 G 0.001 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and ketchup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Apple Juice Ketchup
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.039 G
Total 0.033 G 0.039 G



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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 Ketchup (Catsup) .

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FAQ

Does ketchup or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Ketchup is high in calories and apple juice has 50% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does ketchup or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.