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Drinking water vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drinking water and Juice

  • Juice is higher than Drinking water in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 38% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking and Beverages, Orange juice drink.

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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 +50%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 6% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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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Juice
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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 50% 96% 100% 94% 4% 116% 3% 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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Juice Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.21g Juice
Protein 0g 0.2g Juice
Carbs 0g 13.41g Juice
Calories 0kcal 54kcal Juice
Sugar 0g 9.36g Drinking water
Fiber 0g 0.2g Juice
Calcium 3mg 2mg Drinking water
Iron 0mg 0.11mg Juice
Magnesium 1mg 3mg Juice
Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Juice
Potassium 0mg 42mg Juice
Sodium 4mg 2mg Juice
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Juice
Copper 0.01mg 0.018mg Juice
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Juice
Vitamin A 0IU 44IU Juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Juice
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Juice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.38mg Juice
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg Juice
Vitamin B3 0mg 5mg Juice
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.06mg Juice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.5mg Juice
Folate 0µg 4µg Juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.01g Juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water Juice
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Drinking water
39%
Juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
2%
Juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Juice
Juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Juice
Juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients
  2. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.