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Water vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Water and Juice

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well and Beverages, Orange juice drink.

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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.
    Water
    1
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
    Juice
    8
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 3.7% 4.1% 6% 0.55% 1.7% 0.26% 0.91% 0%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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.
    Water
    0
    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%
    Juice
    9
    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 50% 2.6% 0.4% 0% 95% 99% 94% 3.6% 115% 0% 0% 3% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Water
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Juice
    3
    13% 86%
    Protein: 0.2 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 13.41 g
    Water: 86.2 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +90%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Water Juice
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Water Juice Opinion
    Calories 0kcal 54kcal Juice
    Protein 0g 0.2g Juice
    Vitamin C 15mg Juice
    Net carbs 0g 13.21g Juice
    Carbs 0g 13.41g Juice
    Magnesium 1mg 3mg Juice
    Calcium 3mg 2mg Water
    Potassium 0mg 42mg Juice
    Iron 0mg 0.11mg Juice
    Sugar 9.36g Water
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Juice
    Copper 0.016mg 0.018mg Juice
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Juice
    Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Juice
    Sodium 5mg 2mg Juice
    Vitamin A 44IU Juice
    Vitamin A RAE 2µg Juice
    Vitamin E 0.02mg Juice
    Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Juice
    Vitamin B1 0.38mg Juice
    Vitamin B2 0.43mg Juice
    Vitamin B3 5mg Juice
    Vitamin B5 0.06mg Juice
    Vitamin B6 0.5mg Juice
    Folate 4µg Juice
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g Juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Water Juice
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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%
    Water
    36%
    Juice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Water
    2%
    Juice

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Water
    Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Juice
    Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Juice
    Juice is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Juice
    Juice is relatively richer in vitamins
    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/nutrients
    2. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.