Apple juice vs grape juice: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple juice scores 3/100 and grape juice 2/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Apple juice

3/100Low nutrient density

46 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (240 ml): 248 g

Grape juice

2/100Low nutrient density

60 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (240 ml): 253 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesApple juice46 vs 60 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.1 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even0.2 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarApple juice9.6 vs 14 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumAbout even101 vs 104 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientApple juice, 100 gGrape juice, 100 gApple juice, 248 gGrape juice, 253 g
Calories46 kcal60 kcal114 kcal152 kcal
Protein0.1 g0.4 g0.2 g0.9 g
Carbohydrates11 g15 g28 g37 g
Sugars9.6 g14 g24 g36 g
Fiber0.2 g0.2 g0.5 g0.5 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g0.3 g0.3 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C0.9 mg0.1 mg2.2 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 µg0 µg
Potassium101 mg104 mg250 mg263 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.3 mg0.3 mg0.6 mg
Calcium8 mg11 mg20 mg28 mg
Magnesium5 mg10 mg12 mg25 mg
Sodium4 mg5 mg9.9 mg13 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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