Soy Milk vs. Apple Cider
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk and Apple Cider
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy milk
versus
apple cider
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and apple cider:
- Soy milk has 56% less carbohydrates than apple cider.
- Soy milk has 62% less sugar than apple cider.
- Soy milk has more riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Apple Cider (Apple cider) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - soy milk has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to apple cider per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for apple cider, 1:97:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 97% |
| Fat | 31% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has 56% less carbohydrates than apple cider - soy milk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Soy milk has 62% less sugar than apple cider - soy milk has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy milk has 25 times more protein than apple cider - soy milk has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both soy milk and apple cider are low in saturated fat - soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple cider has more Vitamin C than soy milk - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Soy milk has more Vitamin A than apple cider - soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than apple cider - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy milk has more riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and apple cider contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Soy Milk | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than apple cider - soy milk has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - soy milk has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - soy milk has 122mg 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, soy milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.584 G | 0.033 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Apple Cider (Apple cider) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does soy milk or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Soy milk and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - soy milk has 43 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does soy milk or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apple cider - soy milk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does soy milk or apple cider contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than apple cider - soy milk has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.