382 kcal P 13.5g C 68.7g F 5.89g
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Calories in Apple Juice (With Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned Or Bottled)
The vitamin C in your apple juice is mostly there to keep it from turning brown, not to boost your health.
47 kcal
What makes apple juice so powerful?
When apple juice is pressed, polyphenol oxidase enzymes in the fruit rapidly react with oxygen, turning the liquid brown the same way a bitten apple discolors. Commercial producers add ascorbic acid—vitamin C—as a reducing agent that intercepts oxygen before it can reach those enzymes, preserving the juice's pale golden color. not its nutritional value. The amount added is typically just enough to maintain visual freshness throughout shelf life, which can stretch to 18–24 months for canned or bottled product. Interestingly, the natural vitamin C content of apples is relatively low to begin with, and processing destroys much of it, so the ascorbic acid you see on the label is almost entirely an additive, not a carryover from the fruit itself. and it is doing double duty as both a preservative and a marketing-friendly nutrient claim.
Antioxidant preservative
Ascorbic acid is added primarily to prevent enzymatic browning by intercepting oxygen before it reacts with polyphenol oxidase.
Shelf life extender
Canned or bottled apple juice with ascorbic acid can maintain visual quality for up to two years at room temperature.
Low natural vitamin C
Apples contain relatively little vitamin C naturally, so most listed ascorbic acid is an additive rather than a carryover from the fruit.
💡 When & how to use it
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light beverage. Use it as a natural sweetener in oatmeal or smoothies instead of refined sugar. For children, dilute with water to reduce sugar density. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 7–10 days, as the ascorbic acid degrades and oxidation accelerates once the seal is broken and oxygen re-enters the container.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
47 kcal
P 0.06g C 11.68g F 0.11g
200g
94 kcal
P 0.1g C 23.4g F 0.2g
50g
24 kcal
P 0g C 5.8g F 0.1g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.11g 0%
Trans Fat g
Total Carbohydrate 11.68g 4%
Protein 0.06g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Apple Juice fit your daily goals?
9 min
Walking to burn 47 kcal
2%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
0.06g
protein (0% of daily 50g)
43
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled)?
Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) contains 47 calories per 100g. It is considered a very low-calorie food (under 50 kcal/100g), making it excellent for weight management.
How much protein does Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) have?
Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) provides 0.06g of protein per 100g, which is 0% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled)?
Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) contains 11.68g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) good for weight loss?
Yes! Apple Juice (with Added Ascorbic Acid, Canned or Bottled) is very low in calories (47 kcal/100g) and can be eaten in generous portions even on a calorie-restricted diet.
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