Apple Cider vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and ketchup:
- Apple cider has 59% less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and apple cider has 54% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to ketchup for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 96% |
| Fat | 2% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple cider has 59% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and apple cider has 55% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and apple cider are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has 356% more Vitamin C than apple cider - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than apple cider - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup has 145 times more Vitamin E than apple cider - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Apple Cider | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than apple cider - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 Cider | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 161 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple cider and ketchup contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Cider | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and ketchup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.039 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 Cider (Apple cider) and Ketchup (Catsup) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and apple cider has 50% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does ketchup or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.