Grape juice vs lemonade: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: grape juice scores 2/100 and lemonade 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.

Grape juice

2/100Low nutrient density

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

Lemonade

2/100Low nutrient density

40 kcal per 100 g. 1 glass (8 oz): 248 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesLemonade60 vs 40 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.4 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even0.2 vs 0 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarLemonade14 vs 10 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumGrape juice104 vs 15 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.
NutrientGrape juice, 100 gLemonade, 100 gGrape juice, 253 gLemonade, 248 g
Calories60 kcal40 kcal152 kcal99 kcal
Protein0.4 g<0.1 g0.9 g0.2 g
Carbohydrates15 g10 g37 g26 g
Sugars14 g10 g36 g25 g
Fiber0.2 g0 g0.5 g0 g
Fat0.1 g<0.1 g0.3 g<0.1 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C0.1 mg3.9 mg0.3 mg9.7 mg
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 µg0 µg
Potassium104 mg15 mg263 mg37 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.2 mg0.6 mg0.4 mg
Calcium11 mg4 mg28 mg9.9 mg
Magnesium10 mg2 mg25 mg5 mg
Sodium5 mg4 mg13 mg9.9 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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