Apple Juice vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and tomato:
- Tomato has 61% less calories than apple juice.
- Tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than apple juice.
- Tomato has 73% less sugar than apple juice.
- Tomato has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 61% less calories than apple juice - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 75% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than apple juice - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato has 500% more dietary fiber than apple juice - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 73% less sugar than apple juice - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and apple juice are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than apple juice - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than apple juice - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Apple Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 135% more potassium than apple juice - tomato has 237mg 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 tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 123 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than apple juice - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does tomato or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple juice - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.