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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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 2.4% 8.9% 4.5% 4% 0.55% 3% 0.52% 9.7% 0.55%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4950%
    Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +3600%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
    ~equal in Iron ~0.11mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~4mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4% 2.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 0% 0.98%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +500%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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 ProteinProtein +42.9%
    Contains more FatsFats +550%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
    Contains more OtherOther +475%
    ~equal in Water ~90.31g

    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 Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Apple juice Coca-Cola Opinion
    Calories 46kcal 37kcal Apple juice
    Protein 0.1g 0.07g Apple juice
    Fats 0.13g 0.02g Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Apple juice
    Net carbs 11.1g 9.56g Apple juice
    Carbs 11.3g 9.56g Apple juice
    Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple juice
    Calcium 8mg 2mg Apple juice
    Potassium 101mg 2mg Apple juice
    Iron 0.12mg 0.11mg Apple juice
    Sugar 9.62g 8.97g Coca-Cola
    Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
    Copper 0.012mg 0.001mg Apple juice
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Phosphorus 7mg 10mg Coca-Cola
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.074mg 0.002mg Apple juice
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    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
    Choline 1.8mg 0.3mg Apple juice
    Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Coca-Cola
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g Apple juice
    Fructose 5.73g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Apple juice Coca-Cola
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs 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 Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    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.