Apple Cider vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and pomegranate juice:
- Pomegranate juice has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to pomegranate juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 94% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and apple cider are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than apple cider - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pomegranate juice has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Cider | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than apple cider - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and pomegranate juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.05 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 Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pomegranate juice and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.