Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate vs Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 81 of 100 to 78 for Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate.
Pineapple and grapefruit juice drink scores 81 of 100, a little ahead of citrus fruit juice drink frozen concentrate at 78 of 100. The pineapple and grapefruit drink is much lower in calories, 47 versus 162 per 100g, and roughly half the sugar, 11.5g against 28.6g. The citrus concentrate does have slightly less sodium (3mg vs 14mg) and more protein (1.2g vs 0.2g), though both figures are minor.
Choose pineapple and grapefruit juice drink when calorie and sugar load matter, since it delivers under a third of the concentrate's sugar per 100g. Choose citrus fruit juice drink frozen concentrate only if it will be diluted before drinking, as tested here it is notably more concentrated in both calories and sugar. Neither is a low-sugar beverage; the difference is one of degree.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Beverages | Beverages |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 78 | 81 |
| Calories | 162 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g | 12 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 29 g | 12 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 14 mg |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 61 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 95 mg | 46 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned healthier than Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned scores higher, 81 of 100 to 78. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate or Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned?
Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate has more protein, 1.2 g per 100 g to 0.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned is lower in calories, 47 kcal per 100 g to 162 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Beverages, citrus fruit juice drink, frozen concentrate has more dietary fiber, 0.2 g per 100 g to 0.1 g.