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Apple vs Apple juice: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 13% more calories in apple than in apple juice. Per 100 g: apple ≈52 calories, apple juice ≈46. In a typical portion, 1 medium of apple is about 95 calories and 1 cup of apple juice about 114.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Apple | Apple juice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 11.3 g |
| of which sugars | 10.4 g | 9.6 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1 medium | 182 g | 95 | 0.5 g |
| Apple juice | 1 cup | 248 g | 114 | 0.2 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 0.5 g of protein in apple, about 0.2 g in apple juice.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Apple juice.
- More protein per calorie: Apple.
- More fiber: Apple.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Apple (FDC 171688), Apple juice (FDC 173933).
Full nutrition pages: Apple · Apple juice