Orange juice vs Apple juice
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Orange juice 49
Apple juice 46
Protein (g)
Orange juice 0.680
Apple juice 0.100
Carbs (g)
Orange juice 11.5
Apple juice 11.3
Fat (g)
Orange juice 0.120
Apple juice 0.130
Fiber (g)
Orange juice 0.300
Apple juice 0.200
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E — 0.680g vs 0.100g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid — 46 vs 49 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E 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 | Orange juice | Apple juice | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 49 kcal | 46 kcal | +7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.2 g | 88.2 g | -1% |
| Protein | 0.680 g | 0.100 g | +580% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.120 g | 0.130 g | -8% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.5 g | 11.3 g | +2% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.300 g | 0.200 g | +50% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.014 g | 0.022 g | -36% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.022 g | 0.006 g | +267% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 33.6 mg | 38.5 mg | -13% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.046 mg | 0.021 mg | +119% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.039 mg | 0.017 mg | +129% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.280 mg | 0.073 mg | +284% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.195 mg | 0.049 mg | +298% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.076 mg | 0.018 mg | +322% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 19.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 6.20 mg | 1.80 mg | +244% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 114 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.13 mg | 0.010 mg | +11200% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 146 mg | 8.00 mg | +1725% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.130 mg | 0.120 mg | +8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +120% |
| Phosphorus, P | 17.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +143% |
| Potassium, K | 178 mg | 101 mg | +76% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 4.00 mg | -50% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.070 mg | 0.020 mg | +250% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.042 mg | 0.012 mg | +250% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.023 mg | 0.074 mg | -69% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.100 ug | 0.100 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 203 kj | 191 kj | +6% |
| Ash | 0.430 g | 0.230 g | +87% |
| Total Sugars | 8.31 g | 9.62 g | -14% |
| Sucrose | 4.01 g | 1.26 g | +218% |
| Glucose | 2.08 g | 2.63 g | -21% |
| Fructose | 2.23 g | 5.73 g | -61% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fluoride, F | — | 39.1 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 19.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Betaine | 0.200 mg | 0.100 mg | +100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 112 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 27.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 417 IU | 1.00 IU | +41600% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 27.0 ug | 16.0 ug | +69% |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.13 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 42.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.018 g | -22% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.018 g | 0.005 g | +260% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.030 g | 0.039 g | -23% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.033 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.007 g | 0.007 g | = |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.004 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.015 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.004 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.013 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.080 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.018 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.106 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.041 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.079 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.022 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +11200% in Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E Calcium, Ca +1725% in Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E Protein +580% in Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +322% in Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins A, D, E
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