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Orange juice vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Orange juice and Apple juice

  • Orange juice is higher in Vitamin C, yet Apple juice is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Apple juice covers your daily Iron needs 460% more than Orange juice.

Food varieties used in this article are Orange juice, raw and Babyfood, rice and apples, dry.

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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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
2
:
8
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +7627.3%
Contains more Iron +18400%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2388.2%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +747.7%
Contains more Selenium +11500%
Orange juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Apple juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 255% 1388% 11% 182% 37% 3% 39% 125% 0% 64%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +7627.3%
Contains more Iron +18400%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2388.2%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +747.7%
Contains more Selenium +11500%

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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
4
:
6
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Orange juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Apple juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 325% 347% 375% 0% 21% 15% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
1
:
4
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains more Water +2659.4%
Contains more Protein +857.1%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Carbs +735.5%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Orange juice
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Apple juice
7% 2% 87% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 86.89 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Water +2659.4%
Contains more Protein +857.1%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Carbs +735.5%
Contains more Other +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
1
:
2
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Orange juice
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Apple juice
25% 30% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.503 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.615 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Apple juice Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 83.89g Apple juice
Protein 0.7g 6.7g Apple juice
Fats 0.2g 2.4g Apple juice
Carbs 10.4g 86.89g Apple juice
Calories 45kcal 396kcal Apple juice
Sugar 8.4g 3.22g Apple juice
Fiber 0.2g 3g Apple juice
Calcium 11mg 850mg Apple juice
Iron 0.2mg 37mg Apple juice
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 17mg 423mg Apple juice
Potassium 200mg 410mg Apple juice
Sodium 1mg 16mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 1.4mg Apple juice
Copper 0.044mg 0.373mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.014mg Orange juice
Selenium 0.1µg 11.6µg Apple juice
Vitamin A 200IU 8IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.22mg Apple juice
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 1.3mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 1.5mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 20mg Apple juice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Apple juice
Folate 30µg 19µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Apple juice
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.503g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.615g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.92g Apple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
22%
Orange juice
91%
Apple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
210%
Apple juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.479g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple juice
Apple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple juice
Apple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/nutrients
  2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167728/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.