Is Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable healthier than Sugars, granulated?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Apple juice vs Sugars

Q: Which has more calories, Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable or Sugars, granulated?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Apple juice —

Sugars 385

Protein (g)

Apple juice 0.086

Sugars 0

Carbs (g)

Apple juice 11.4

Sugars 99.6

Fat (g)

Apple juice 0.286

Sugars 0.320

Fiber (g)

Apple juice —

Sugars —

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable — 0.086g vs 0g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Apple juice	Sugars	Diff
Energy
Energy	—	385 kcal
Macronutrients
Water	88.1 g	0.020 g	+440600%
Protein	0.086 g	0 g
Total lipid (fat)	0.286 g	0.320 g	-11%
Carbohydrate, by difference	11.4 g	99.6 g	-89%
Sugars, Total	10.3 g	99.8 g	-90%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	51.2 mg	—
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0 mg	—
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	0.010 mg	—
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.014 mg	—
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	3.09 ug	—
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	7.10 mg	1.00 mg	+610%
Iron, Fe	0.040 mg	0.050 mg	-20%
Magnesium, Mg	4.86 mg	0.300 mg	+1520%
Phosphorus, P	5.99 mg	0 mg
Potassium, K	95.9 mg	2.00 mg	+4694%
Sodium, Na	4.87 mg	1.00 mg	+387%
Zinc, Zn	0.002 mg	0.010 mg	-79%
Copper, Cu	0.003 mg	0.007 mg	-51%
Manganese, Mn	0.027 mg	0.004 mg	+577%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	48 kcal	401 kcal	-88%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	47 kcal	385 kcal	-88%
Energy	—	1610 kj
Nitrogen	0.014 g	0 g
Ash	0.124 g	0.070 g	+77%
Sucrose	1.39 g	99.8 g	-99%
Glucose	3.21 g	0 g
Fructose	5.70 g	0 g
Lactose	0 g	0 g	=
Maltose	0 g	0 g	=
Galactose	0 g	0.030 g	-100%
Citric acid	0 mg	—
Malic acid	360 mg	—
Oxalic acid	0 mg	—
Quinic acid	0 mg	—
Iodine
Iodine mcg/100gB	0.400 mcg	0 mcg
Fluoride
Mean mcg/100g **	57.7 mg	1.45 mg	+3881%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Potassium, K +4694% in Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable Magnesium, Mg +1520% in Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable Calcium, Ca +610% in Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable Manganese, Mn +577% in Apple juice, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable

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