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Gatorade vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gatorade and Apple juice?

    We used Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    1
    :
    9
    Apple juice
    Apple juice
    Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
    Contains more Calcium +700%
    Contains more Iron +140%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +573.3%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +100%
    Contains more Manganese +469.2%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Gatorade
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
    Apple juice
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
    Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
    Contains more Calcium +700%
    Contains more Iron +140%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +573.3%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +100%
    Contains more Manganese +469.2%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%

    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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    4
    :
    5
    Apple juice
    Apple juice
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +125%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Gatorade
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 0% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 1%
    Apple juice
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +125%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    1
    :
    4
    Apple juice
    Apple juice
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +75.7%
    Contains more Other +21.1%
    Equal in Water - 88.24
    Gatorade
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Apple juice
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 11.3 g
    Water: 88.24 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +75.7%
    Contains more Other +21.1%
    Equal in Water - 88.24

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    2
    :
    3
    Apple juice
    Apple juice
    Contains more Lactose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +37%
    Contains more Glucose +20.1%
    Contains more Fructose +214.8%
    Gatorade
    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
    Apple juice
    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
    Contains more Lactose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +37%
    Contains more Glucose +20.1%
    Contains more Fructose +214.8%

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Gatorade Apple juice
    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 Gatorade Apple juice Opinion
    Net carbs 6.43g 11.1g Apple juice
    Protein 0g 0.1g Apple juice
    Fats 0g 0.13g Apple juice
    Carbs 6.43g 11.3g Apple juice
    Calories 26kcal 46kcal Apple juice
    Fructose 1.82g 5.73g Apple juice
    Sugar 5.24g 9.62g Gatorade
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
    Calcium 1mg 8mg Apple juice
    Iron 0.05mg 0.12mg Apple juice
    Magnesium 0mg 5mg Apple juice
    Phosphorus 10mg 7mg Gatorade
    Potassium 15mg 101mg Apple juice
    Sodium 39mg 4mg Apple juice
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Apple juice
    Copper 0.006mg 0.012mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.074mg Apple juice
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Apple juice
    Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.021mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.017mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.073mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.049mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.018mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Gatorade
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    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?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.