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Apple juice vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple juice and Coca-Cola?

    We used Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola types in this comparison.

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    Mineral Comparison

    Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +4950%
    Contains more Copper +1100%
    Contains more Manganese +3600%
    Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
    Equal in Iron - 0.11
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.02
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +4950%
    Contains more Copper +1100%
    Contains more Manganese +3600%
    Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
    Equal in Iron - 0.11
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.02
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1

    Vitamin Comparison

    Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +42.9%
    Contains more Fats +550%
    Contains more Carbs +18.2%
    Contains more Other +475%
    Equal in Water - 90.31
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 11.3 g
    Water: 88.24 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    Contains more Protein +42.9%
    Contains more Fats +550%
    Contains more Carbs +18.2%
    Contains more Other +475%
    Equal in Water - 90.31

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Apple juice Coca-Cola
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Apple juice Coca-Cola Opinion
    Net carbs 11.1g 9.56g Apple juice
    Protein 0.1g 0.07g Apple juice
    Fats 0.13g 0.02g Apple juice
    Carbs 11.3g 9.56g Apple juice
    Calories 46kcal 37kcal Apple juice
    Fructose 5.73g Apple juice
    Sugar 9.62g 8.97g Coca-Cola
    Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
    Calcium 8mg 2mg Apple juice
    Iron 0.12mg 0.11mg Apple juice
    Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple juice
    Phosphorus 7mg 10mg Coca-Cola
    Potassium 101mg 2mg Apple juice
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Copper 0.012mg 0.001mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.074mg 0.002mg Apple juice
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0mg Apple juice
    Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Coca-Cola
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Apple juice Coca-Cola
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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    Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

    The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
    Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Apple juice
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Apple juice
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    References

    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

    1. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/nutrients
    2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.