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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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 |
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 Juice or Ketchup .
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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
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.