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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?

  • Apple juice has a lower glycemic index than 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% 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 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 A ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Fructose 5.73g 7%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.002mg 3%
Potassium 101mg 2mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 11.3g 9.56g 1%
Magnesium 5mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Copper 0.012mg 0.001mg 1%
Calories 46kcal 37kcal 0%
Protein 0.1g 0.07g 0%
Fats 0.13g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 11.1g 9.56g N/A
Iron 0.12mg 0.11mg 0%
Sugar 9.62g 8.97g N/A
Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Phosphorus 7mg 10mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0mg 0%
Choline 1.8mg 0.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.022g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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.