Beer vs. Apple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apple Juice


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

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

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

  • Apple juice has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple juice.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and apple juice 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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.

Beer Apple Juice
Protein 5% 1%
Carbohydrates 33% 97%
Fat ~ 2%
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple juice - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apple juice has more dietary fiber than beer - apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beer has less sugar than apple juice - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple juice and beer are low in saturated fat - apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple juice has more Vitamin C than beer - apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Apple juice and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple juice and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Apple juice has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beer and apple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Beer Apple Juice
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.021 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.017 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.073 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 0.049 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.018 MG
Folate 6 UG ~
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Apple juice has 274% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg 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, beer has more kaempferol than apple juice per 100 grams, however, apple juice contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams. Both beer and apple juice contain small amounts of myricetin.

Beer Apple Juice
kaempferol 0.81 mg ~
myricetin 0.02 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 0.02 mg 0.58 mg



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 Beer or Apple Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does beer or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beer and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.

Does beer or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple juice - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.