Apple Cider vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and beets:
- Beet has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 82% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and apple cider are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has 444% more Vitamin C than apple cider - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Cider | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beet has 100% more calcium than apple cider - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 567% more iron than apple cider - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 222% more potassium than apple cider - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple cider and beets contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Cider | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beets or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does beets or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or apple cider contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than apple cider - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.