Apple Juice vs. Grape Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Grape Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
grape juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple juice and grape 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:
Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid)
and
Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid)
.
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Calories and Carbs
calories
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to grape juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for grape juice, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 96% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple juice has 32% less sugar than grape juice - grape juice has 14.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - grape juice has 0.37g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grape juice and apple juice are low in saturated fat - grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple juice and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple juice and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both apple juice and grape juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apple Juice | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.133 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.032 MG |
Minerals
calcium
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - grape juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - grape juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - grape juice has 104mg 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 grape juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple Juice | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.72 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 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 | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 57 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and grape juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 juice and grape juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.017 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 Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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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 grape juice or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - grape juice has 60 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does grape juice or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grape juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grape juice has 14.8g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.