Apple Cider Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Apple cider contains polyphenols (naturally occurring plant compounds) that largely reach the colon intact, where they are broken down by gut bacteria into smaller metabolites that may influence digestive health .
Systematic reviews of apple cider vinegar—a fermented derivative of cider—consistently show that daily intake is associated with significant reductions in body weight, BMI, and visceral adiposity (fat stored around internal organs) .
Regular consumption of apple cider vinegar is well-established to improve metabolic markers, specifically lowering fasting plasma glucose (blood sugar levels after not eating) and total serum cholesterol .
While 100% fruit juices like apple cider provide nutrients, major institutional reviews emphasize monitoring their intake due to their relationship with overall dietary patterns and risk of obesity .

Interesting fact

In 14th-century England, cider was so highly valued that children were sometimes baptized in it because it was considered cleaner than the local water supply.

Standout nutrients

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Water

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Fructose

kcal per 100g

Protein0.05g

Fat0.04g

Carbs1.86g

Fiber0.07g

Sugar6.99g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.02g

Monounsat0.00g

Saturated0.01g

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Apple orchards sequester carbon and require less intensive irrigation than many other fruit crops.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Applies to opened bottles to maintain carbonation and flavor

Cool Dark Place

6–12 months

Unopened bottles should be kept away from light and heat

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

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Swiss Food Database

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USDA

USDA FoodData Central

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Claim citations

Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Intake on Body Composition in ... - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

What is the relationship between 100% juice consumption and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity? | Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review

[2]nesr.usda.gov

The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic ...

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

100% Juice and Growth, Body Composition, and Risk of Obesity: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

[4]nesr.usda.gov

Effects of apple cider vinegar on glycemic control and insulin ... - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The improvement effect of apple cider vinegar as a functional food ...

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Dietary Patterns and Growth, Body Composition, and Risk of Obesity

[7]nesr.usda.gov

Beneficial effect of vinegar consumption associated with regulating gut microbiome and metabolome - PMC

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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