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Apple juice vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple juice and Gatorade?

  • Apple juice has 2 times more Sugar than Gatorade. Apple juice has 9.62g of Sugar, while Gatorade has 5.24g.

We used Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid and Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +573.3%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
~equal in Water ~93.38g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 27% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.26 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 5.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
17% 41% 34% 4% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 2.19 g
Fructose: 1.82 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +37%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +214.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Gatorade
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Apple juice Gatorade Opinion
Calories 46kcal 26kcal Apple juice
Protein 0.1g 0g Apple juice
Fats 0.13g 0g Apple juice
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Apple juice
Net carbs 11.1g 6.43g Apple juice
Carbs 11.3g 6.43g Apple juice
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple juice
Calcium 8mg 1mg Apple juice
Potassium 101mg 15mg Apple juice
Iron 0.12mg 0.05mg Apple juice
Sugar 9.62g 5.24g Gatorade
Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
Copper 0.012mg 0.006mg Apple juice
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 7mg 10mg Gatorade
Sodium 4mg 39mg Apple juice
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Apple juice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg 0.013mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Apple juice
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.011mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0.22mg Gatorade
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.055mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.022mg Gatorade
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Gatorade
Choline 1.8mg 0mg Apple juice
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Gatorade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g Apple juice
Fructose 5.73g 1.82g Apple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple juice Gatorade
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
1%
Gatorade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple juice
2%
Gatorade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple juice
Apple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple juice
Apple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/nutrients
  2. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.