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Coca-Cola vs. V8 juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coca-Cola and V8 juice different?

  • V8 juice is higher than Coca-Cola in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • V8 juice covers your daily need of Vitamin C 33% more than Coca-Cola.
  • Coca-Cola contains 3 times more Sugar than V8 juice. Coca-Cola contains 8.97g of Sugar, while V8 juice contains 3.29g.

Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and CAMPBELL'S, V8 100% Vegetable Juice types were used in this article.

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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 0% 4.8% 17% 11% 0% 0% 0% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9550%
Contains more IronIron +172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg

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 99% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 4.12 g
Water: 93.9 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1071.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2800%
~equal in Water ~93.9g

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 V8 juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola V8 juice Opinion
Calories 37kcal 21kcal Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 0.82g V8 juice
Fats 0.02g 0g Coca-Cola
Vitamin C 0mg 29.6mg V8 juice
Net carbs 9.56g 3.32g Coca-Cola
Carbs 9.56g 4.12g Coca-Cola
Calcium 2mg 16mg V8 juice
Potassium 2mg 193mg V8 juice
Iron 0.11mg 0.3mg V8 juice
Sugar 8.97g 3.29g V8 juice
Fiber 0g 0.8g V8 juice
Copper 0.001mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg Coca-Cola
Phosphorus 10mg Coca-Cola
Sodium 4mg 173mg Coca-Cola
Vitamin A 0IU 823IU V8 juice
Manganese 0.002mg Coca-Cola
Selenium 0.1µg Coca-Cola
Choline 0.3mg Coca-Cola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola V8 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
11%
V8 juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
6%
V8 juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola 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 Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.