Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned vs Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled
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 73 for Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled.
Pineapple and grapefruit juice drink scores 81 of 100, clearly ahead of cranberry juice cocktail bottled at 73 of 100. The two are close in calories, 47 versus 54 per 100g, and in sugar, 11.5g against 11.9g. The main differences are protein, 0.2g in the pineapple and grapefruit drink versus none in the cranberry cocktail, and sodium, 14mg versus just 2mg.
Choose pineapple and grapefruit juice drink for a modestly more nutrient-dense option with a trace of protein. Choose cranberry juice cocktail bottled if minimizing sodium to the lowest possible level matters, since it carries only 2mg per 100g. With calories and sugar nearly identical between the two, this comparison comes down to small differences rather than a clear nutritional gap.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Beverages | Cranberry juice cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 81 | 73 |
| Calories | 47 kcal | 54 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 14 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 12 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 14 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 46 mg | 42 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0.2 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 Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned scores higher, 81 of 100 to 73. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned or Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled?
Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned has more protein, 0.2 g per 100 g to 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned is lower in calories, 47 kcal per 100 g to 54 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Beverages, pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned has more dietary fiber, 0.1 g per 100 g to 0 g.
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