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Coca-Cola vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coca-Cola and Apple juice?

    We used Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
    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%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4950%
    Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +3600%
    ~equal in Iron ~0.12mg
    ~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
    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%
    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
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 11.3 g
    Water: 88.24 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
    Contains more FatsFats +550%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
    Contains more OtherOther +475%
    ~equal in Water ~88.24g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Coca-Cola Apple juice
    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 Coca-Cola Apple juice Opinion
    Calories 37kcal 46kcal Apple juice
    Protein 0.07g 0.1g Apple juice
    Fats 0.02g 0.13g Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Apple juice
    Net carbs 9.56g 11.1g Apple juice
    Carbs 9.56g 11.3g Apple juice
    Magnesium 0mg 5mg Apple juice
    Calcium 2mg 8mg Apple juice
    Potassium 2mg 101mg Apple juice
    Iron 0.11mg 0.12mg Apple juice
    Sugar 8.97g 9.62g Coca-Cola
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
    Copper 0.001mg 0.012mg Apple juice
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Phosphorus 10mg 7mg Coca-Cola
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.002mg 0.074mg Apple juice
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.021mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.017mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.073mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.049mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.018mg Apple juice
    Choline 0.3mg 1.8mg Apple juice
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Coca-Cola
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g Apple juice
    Fructose 5.73g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Coca-Cola Apple juice
    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
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    2%
    Apple juice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Coca-Cola
    4%
    Apple juice

    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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
    2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.