Apple Juice vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and strawberries:
- Strawberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice.
- Strawberry 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 85% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 49% less sugar than apple juice - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and apple juice are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 64 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 100% more calcium than apple juice - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 51% more potassium than apple juice - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 1.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.5 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 26 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does strawberries or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.