Apple Juice vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and mint:
- Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple juice has 34% less calories than mint - mint has 70 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 mint per calorie. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 72% |
| Fat | 2% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mint and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 39 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than apple juice - apple juice has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 36 times more protein than apple juice - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mint and apple juice are low in saturated fat - mint has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 34 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than apple juice - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple juice and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple Juice | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than apple juice - mint has 243mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than apple juice - mint has 5.1mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 463% more potassium than apple juice - mint has 569mg 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, apple juice has more quercetin than mint per 100 grams, however, mint contains more apigenin and luteolin than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 5.39 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 12.66 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.435 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mint has more linoleic acid than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.069 G |
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 Apple Juice or Mint .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does mint or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple juice has 30% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does mint or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mint and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does mint or apple juice contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than apple juice - mint has 243mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
Does mint or apple juice contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than apple juice - mint has 5.1mg of iron in 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
Does mint or apple juice contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than apple juice - mint has 569mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.