How is grape soda different from grape juice?
Per USDA FoodData Central, grape juice has more calories and sugar than grape soda for the same volume. In a 12 fl oz serving, unsweetened grape juice has about 228 kcal and about 54 g of sugar, and grape soda about 160 kcal and 42 g of carbohydrate (our calculation from USDA per-100 g values).
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Does grape juice have more sugar than soda?
By USDA’s numbers, yes. USDA lists unsweetened grape juice at 14.2 g of sugar per 100 g and 60 kcal per 100 g. Its grape soda entry lists 11.2 g of carbohydrate and 43 kcal per 100 g; USDA gives no separate sugar figure for that soda entry, so we compare carbohydrate.
| 12 fl oz (our calculation) | Calories | Sugar / carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Grape juice, unsweetened (about 379 g) | about 228 kcal | about 54 g sugar |
| Grape soda (can, 372 g) | about 160 kcal | about 42 g carbohydrate |
USDA’s own portion for juice is 1 cup (253 g): about 152 kcal and 36 g sugar (our calculation).
Is grape drink the same as grape juice?
Not necessarily. USDA lists the unsweetened juice above with no added sugar. Grape soda is a carbonated soft drink, a separate USDA food category. Labels of products called grape drink vary by brand, so read the Nutrition Facts panel, which shows sugars and added sugars per serving.
What is different about the two?
- Grape soda is a carbonated beverage; juice in the USDA entry is not.
- Soda in this entry contains about 15 mg of sodium per 100 g and no protein; juice has about 0.37 g protein per 100 g.
- Both entries are generic USDA values, not brands. Branded products differ.
These figures are general information, not dietary advice. Ask a doctor or dietitian if you manage blood sugar.
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Does grape juice have more sugar than soda?
Per USDA, unsweetened grape juice has 14.2 g sugar per 100 g, while the grape soda entry lists 11.2 g carbohydrate per 100 g. Per 12 fl oz that is about 54 g sugar versus about 42 g carbs (our calculation).
What is the difference between grape drink and grape juice?
Grape soda is a carbonated soft drink; the USDA juice entry is unsweetened juice. Products sold as grape drink vary, so check the label.
How many calories are in a 12 oz grape soda?
USDA lists 43 kcal per 100 g and a 372 g can or bottle, so about 160 kcal (our calculation).
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